Definitions for anointing of the sick
anoint·ing of the sick

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1. anointing of the sick, extreme unction, last ritesnoun

   a Catholic sacrament; a priest anoints a dying person with oil and prays for salvation

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1. Anointing of the Sicknoun

   A Catholic sacrament in which a priest anoints a sick or dying person with oil and prays for his salvation

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1. Anointing of the sick

   Anointing of the sick, known also by other names such as unction, is a form of religious anointing or "unction" (an older term with the same meaning) for the benefit of a sick person. It is practiced by many Christian churches and denominations. Anointing of the sick was a customary practice in many civilizations, including among the ancient Greeks and early Jewish communities. The use of oil for healing purposes is referred to in the writings of Hippocrates.Anointing of the sick should be distinguished from other religious anointings that occur in relation to other sacraments, in particular baptism, confirmation and ordination, and also in the coronation of a monarch.

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1. anointing of the sick

   Anointing of the Sick is a religious rite recognized by several Christian denominations, in which a priest uses oil to make the sign of the cross on the forehead of a seriously ill, disabled, or elderly person. It is intended to provide spiritual aid, comfort, and might be followed with prayers for healing, strength, and forgiveness of sins. The practice is believed to confer God's grace on the individual, helping them in their time of suffering and potentially aiding in their physical recovery. It is one of the seven sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church.

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1. Anointing of the Sick

   Anointing of the sick, known also by other names, is distinguished from other forms of religious anointing or "unction" in that it is intended, as its name indicates, for the benefit of a sick person. Anointing of the sick was a customary practice in many civilizations, including among the ancient Greeks and early Jewish communities. The use of oil for healing purposes is referred to in the writings of Hippocrates. Other religious anointings occur in relation to other sacraments, in particular baptism, confirmation and ordination, and also in the coronation of a monarch.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of anointing of the sick in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of anointing of the sick in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
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3. ^ Wikipedia
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