sacrament of the sick
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(the) Sacrament of the Sick — the Sacrament of the Sick UK US noun a religious ceremony performed by a Roman Catholic priest for someone who is dying http://www.macmillandictionary.com/med2cd/weblinks/sacrament of the sick the.htm Thesaurus: catholicismhyponym … Useful english dictionary
sacrament of the dying — ; sacrament of the sick ; extreme unction ; last anointing This sacrament is given to those who are seriously ill by anointing them with blessed oil and praying for their recovery … Glossary of theological terms
the Sacrament of the Sick — UK / US noun a religious ceremony performed by a Roman Catholic priest for someone who is dying … English dictionary
Anointing of the Sick — is distinguished from other forms of religious anointing or unction (an older term with the same meaning) in that it is intended, as its name indicates, for the benefit of a sick person. Other religious anointings occur in relation to other… … Wikipedia
Communion of the Sick — • Differs from ordinary Communion as to the class of persons to whom it is administered, as to the dispositions with which it may be received, and as to the place and ceremonies of administration Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Anointing of the Sick — One of the seven sacraments, this anointing with oil blessed by a bishop is administered to a personduring a time of serious illness, prior to a serious medical procedure, or in danger of death. The Anointing of the Sick, which is administered … Glossary of theological terms
Anointing of the Sick — • A sacrament to give spiritual aid and comfort and perfect spiritual health, including, if need be, the remission of sins, and also, conditionally, to restore bodily health, to Christians who are seriously ill Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight … Catholic encyclopedia
anointing of the sick — anoint′ing of the sick′ n. rel a sacrament consisting of anointment with oil and the recitation of prayer by a priest to a person who is critically ill or dying Also called extreme unction … From formal English to slang
Anointing of the Sick — n. R.C.Ch. a sacrament in which a priest anoints with oil and prays for a person dying, in danger of death, or otherwise critically ill, infirm, or disturbed … English World dictionary
anointing of the sick — See sacrament of the dying … Glossary of theological terms
