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Chrismation

kriz-MAY-shun

The sacrament in which a newly baptised person is anointed with Holy Chrism (myron) and receives the seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit. In the Orthodox Church, Chrismation immediately follows Baptism, even for infants.

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