chrismation

noun

chris·​ma·​tion kriz-ˈmā-shən 

: a confirmatory sacrament of the Eastern Orthodox Church in which a baptized member is anointed with chrism

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin chrismation-, chrismatio anointment with chrism, from Late Latin chrismare to anoint with chrism, from chrisma

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above