Plural of chrism; multiple instances or types of blessed sacramental oils used in Christian ceremonies.
Regular plural of 'chrism', formed with '-s'. Used when referring to multiple vessels, types, or applications of blessed chrism oil.
Medieval churches sometimes had different chrisms for different sacraments—Chrism (general), Oil of Catechumens (for baptism prep), and Oil of the Sick (for extreme unction)—creating a whole system of sacred oils.
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