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anointing of the sick

 

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Noun anointing of the sick has 1 sense
  1. anointing of the sick, extreme unction, last rites - a Catholic sacrament; a priest anoints a dying person with oil and prays for salvation
    --1 is a kind of sacrament

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Anointing of the Sick

Description:

The Anointing of the Sick, also known as Extreme Unction or Last Rites, is a sacrament of the Catholic Church performed on those who are seriously ill or in danger of death. It involves the anointing of the sick person with blessed oil by a priest, accompanied by prayers for healing, comfort, and the forgiveness of sins.

Sample sentences:

1. During the anointing of the sick, the priest gently applied the holy oil to the forehead and hands of the patient.

2. The sacrament of the anointing of the sick provides spiritual strength and grace to those facing serious illness.

3. The family gathered around their grandfather's bedside as the priest administered the anointing of the sick.

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