holy oil


noun
  1. consecrated oil; chrism.

  2. (especially in the Eastern Church) oil that has been in contact with a sacred object, as a relic, and is used in certain rites.

Origin of holy oil

1
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

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How to use holy oil in a sentence

  • Meanwhile the storm had burst with such violence as to render it impossible for the priest to go for the holy oil.

    The Saint | Antonio Fogazzaro
  • Once he had so violent an attack that he sent in great haste to get holy oil in order that he might take the holy sacrament.