Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Christ-apples were dry wood apples which were said to be found on Christmas night, and were an object of superstition in the Middle Ages. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Christ, Agony of (From agonia, a struggle; particularly, in profane literature, the physical struggle of athletes in the arena, or the mental excitement previous to the conflict). The word is used only once in Sacred Scripture (Luke 22:43) to designate the anguish of Our Lord in the Garden of Gethsemani. The incident is narrated also … Continue reading “Christ, Agony of”

CHRIST Anointed, a Greek word, answering to the Hebrew MESSIAH, the consecrated or anointed one, and given preeminently to our blessed Lord and Savior. See MESSIAH and JESUS.The ancient Hebrews, being instructed by the prophets, had clear notions of the Messiah; but these became gradually depraved, so that when Jesus appeared in Judea, the Jews … Continue reading “Christ”

Chrisome (chrismale). In the Roman Church the priest puts on the baptized person after the Chrism a white robe, saying, “Receive this white garment, which mayest thou carry unstained, etc.” In the baptism of infants a white kerchief is given instead of the garment, with the same words. By a constitution of Edmund, archbishop of … Continue reading “Chrisome”

chrisom child One who dies within a month of baptism , so called because the chrisom served as a shroud. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

chrisom White baptismal robe used in medieval times to envelope a newly christened child. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Chrisom is a name for a child who dies within a month of his baptism, and is buried in his chris-om-cloth in lieu of a shroud. The engraving here given is that of a memorial brass of … Continue reading “Chrisom”

chrismatory A metal jar or small cylindrical box for holding oil of catechumens , oil of the sick, and chrism . The word formerly designated the cloth covering wrapped about relics; a pall or corporal; a vessel for the Blessed Eucharist ; a cere-cloth covering of the altar-table; also, the white-hooded robes of the newly … Continue reading “Chrismatory”

chrismation (Greek: chrio, anoint) The act of anointing persons, as in baptism , or things, as in the blessing of baptismal water. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

chrismarium A place in a church set apart for the administration of confirmation. Also a jar used for the holy oils. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Chrismarium (1) A place in a church set apart for the administration of confirmation. (2) An ampulla or jar, globular in form, usually made of silver or pewter, and used … Continue reading “Chrismarium”

chrismale (Latin: cera, wax) (Greek: chrio, anoint) Linen cloth waxed on one side, which must completely cover the table of the consecrated altar . It must be the exact size of the table of the altar and is placed under the three linen cloths, the waxed side towards the table, preventing the altar cloths from … Continue reading “chrismale”