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The consecration, involving holy water, chrism oil, incense and prayer, transforms the altar into a sacred centerpiece of the cathedral.
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Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
After blessing the holy water, the archbishop will sprinkle it over the congregation and then the altar.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
When most people think of the Catholic Church, things like rosaries, holy water, and crucifixes usually come to mind.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Two priests stood like marble cliffs at the edge of the altar, tossing holy water into the air to bless the many objects flung toward them.
—Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
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Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
After blessing the holy water, the archbishop will sprinkle it over the congregation and then the altar.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
When most people think of the Catholic Church, things like rosaries, holy water, and crucifixes usually come to mind.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Two priests stood like marble cliffs at the edge of the altar, tossing holy water into the air to bless the many objects flung toward them.
—Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Holy water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holy%20water. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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