A mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain Christian ceremonies, especially confirmation.

plural of chrism

(ecclesiastical) The sacrament of applying chrism to complete baptism in the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches. / (ecclesiastical) In general, the act of applying chrism, or consecrated oil.

plural of chrismation

(humorous) A fictional holiday in December combining aspects of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa into one festival.

plural of Chrismahanukwanzakah

plural of Chrisman

A surname.

plural of chrismatory

Part of a church set aside for the rite of confirmation. / A globular ampulla or jar used to hold chrism.