Sacraments

Holy Unction



	The sacrament of Holy Unction, or Holy Oil, is the sacrament 
	of healing and forgiveness. Holy Unction is oil mixed with 
	wine that the priest blesses to heal us both body and soul. 
	When this sacrament is performed, as many of the faithful 
	as possible are gathered to participate in the prayers. 
	Although it is not always possible, this sacrament, when 
	performed for the very ill, calls for seven priest. It also 
	calls for seven readings from Epistles and Gospels, seven 
	prayers, and seven anointings with oil specifically blessed 
	during the service.
	
	
	On Wednesday of Holy Week, in some traditions, the sacrament 
	of Holy Unction is performed and people are anointed for the 
	spiritual, physical and mental healing. The priest anoints 
	the faithful on the forehead and hands.
	


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