Rite (Christianity)
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In Christianity, a rite can refer to a sacred ceremony, which may carry the status of a sacrament or sacramental depending on the Christian denomination. This use of rite is distinct from reference to
A Lutheran pastor performs the rite of confirmation on confirmands after instructing them in Luther's Small Catechism
Anointing of the sick
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Anointing of the sick, known also by other names such as unction, is a form of religious anointing or "unction", the pouring of oil on a sick person with the purpose of benefiting them. It is practice
Rite (Christianity)
…languages and traditional local customs as well as the ceremonies associated with the sacraments. In Christian Catholicism, for example, the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick (part of the Last Rites) is one of the sacramental rites. The other Last rites are Penance and the administration of the Eucharist (administered as…
Detail of The Seven Sacraments (1445) by Rogier van der Weyden showing the sacrament of Extreme Unction or Anointing of the Sick
Service of the Sacrament of Holy Unction served on Great and Holy Wednesday.
R. W. Schambach anointing oil