Anointing of the Sick
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| - | :''[[last]], [[sacrament]], [[Anointing of the Sick]]'' | + | '''Anointing of the Sick''' is distinguished from other forms of religious [[anointing]] or "unction" (an older term with the same meaning) in that it is intended, as its name indicates, for the benefit of a sick person. Other religious anointings occur in relation to other [[sacrament]]s, in particular [[baptism]], [[confirmation]] and [[ordination]], and also in the [[coronation]] of a [[monarch]]. |
| - | # A sacred act or ceremony in [[Christianity]]. In Roman Catholic theology, a '''sacrament''' is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace." | + | |
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| + | *[[Anointing of the Sick (Catholic Church)]] | ||
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Anointing of the Sick is distinguished from other forms of religious anointing or "unction" (an older term with the same meaning) in that it is intended, as its name indicates, for the benefit of a sick person. 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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