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Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)

Holy Unction (Anointing of the Sick)

Holy Unction (Anointing of the Sick), by ΙΣΧΣΝΙΚΑ-888, Taken on 14 August 2013, 16:06:44
2013 08 14 Service of the Sacrament of Holy Unction ΙΣΧΣΝΙΚΑ-888, Taken on 14 August 2013, 16:06:44 CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The anointing of the sick with blessed oil for healing of body and soul, and forgiveness of sins. Ideally performed by seven priests (practically, fewer). Also served communally on Holy Wednesday for all the faithful as preparation for Pascha.

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