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SUMMARY:Chrism Mass
DESCRIPTION:The Chrism Mass is when the holy oils are blessed and the sacred chrism is consecrated. It is traditionally celebrated on Tuesday of Holy Week at St Mary’s Cathedral\, with Archbishop Cushley. Priest of the Archdicoese join him to renew their priestly vows \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Chrism Mass?\n\nThe Chrism Mass is a significant event in the Catholic Church\, where the bishop consecrates the sacred chrism (a mixture of olive oil and balsam) and blesses the other holy oils (oil of catechumens and oil of the sick).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy is it important?\n\nThe Chrism Mass is a sign of the close bond between the bishop and the priests of the diocese\, and it is a time for priests to renew their commitment to their ministry.  \n\n\n\n\nWhen is it celebrated?\nTraditionally\, the Chrism Mass is celebrated during Holy Week\, on the morning of Holy Thursday\, but it can be celebrated on another day of the week\, or during the Lenten season\, as close to Holy Week as possible. \nWhat happens at the Chrism Mass?\nThe bishop consecrates the sacred chrism and blesses the other holy oils. Priests renew their commitment to their ministry.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the holy oils used for?\n\n\nHoly Chrism: Used in the sacraments of Baptism\, Confirmation\, and Holy Orders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOil of Catechumens: Used in Baptism. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOil of the Sick: Used for anointing people who are ill or infirm. 
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/chrism-mass-3/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR
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