The sacrament given right after Baptism, by anointing with holy chrism; it seals the gift of the Holy Spirit.
În Bisericile Răsăritene, copilul este botezat și miruns în aceeași slujbă și poate primi Împărtășania de atunci înainte. Sfântul Mir este un ulei amestecat cu zeci de mirodenii, sfințit rar, de patriarh, împreună cu episcopii.
În Biserica Romano-Catolică, Taina corespunzătoare (Mirul, Confirmarea) se dă de obicei mai târziu, la adolescență, de către episcop.
See also
- BaptismThe rite of entry into the Church, by immersion in water or pouring, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
- ConfirmationThe rite in which young people personally affirm the faith into which they were baptised.
- Holy Mysteries (sacraments)The seven sacred acts through which the faithful receive God’s grace: Baptism, Chrismation, Eucharist, Confession, Ordination, Marriage and Unction.
In the same category
- AkathistA hymn of praise and supplication to Christ, the Mother of God or a saint, said standing.
- All-night vigilThe long night service on the eve of great feasts and patronal days, combining Vespers and Matins.
- Byzantine chantThe traditional monophonic chant of the Orthodox Church, organised in eight modes ("tones").
- ConfessionThe sacrament in which the believer confesses sins before a priest and receives forgiveness.
- Crowning (Orthodox wedding)The sacrament of marriage; crowns are placed on the couple, who walk three times around the table.
- Divine LiturgyThe main service of the Church, in which the Eucharist is celebrated; held on Sundays and feast days, usually in the morning.