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EUCHELAION

\jˈuːt͡ʃɪlˌe͡ɪən], \jˈuːt‍ʃɪlˌe‍ɪən], \j_ˈuː_tʃ_ɪ_l_ˌeɪ_ə_n]\

Definitions of EUCHELAION

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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[Gr., oil used with prayer.] In the Eastern Church, penitents conscious of grievous sins are anointed with oil which is consecrated once a year by the bishop.
See Extreme Unction.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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