The sacrament of anointing of the sick is often associated with hospitals or those on their deathbeds. But the Order of Malta ...

The pre-baptismal anointing with the oil of catechumens signifies cleansing and strengthening; the anointing of the sick expresses healing ... A seal is a symbol of a person, a sign of personal ...

During the Mass, the bishop blesses the Oil of Chrism that will be used for Baptism, Confirmation, and Anointing of the sick or dying ... cleansing with water, a symbol of baptism.

In the Catholic tradition, oils serve a variety of purposes. There are holy oils used in the sacraments — the oil of the sick ...

Further reading: Reflecting on the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Of course, prayers and Eucharistic celebrations are planned to entrust the entire healthcare sector and its workers to the ...

Eugenio Alliata's office in Jerusalem resembles any archaeology workshop that prefers fieldwork. On the overcrowded shelves, ...

The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history ...

The ancient Greek roots of the cross symbol, its significance in cosmology, religion, and philosophy, long before ...

The Central Bank of the UAE, on Thursday, unveiled the new symbol for the national currency in its physical and digital forms. The symbol was derived from the English name of the dirham to serve ...

Explore the Lenten symbols at St. Anne Church in North Little Rock, each representing a moment in Jesus' journey, as prepared by Hannah Woeltje.

Bishop Alfred ‘Lahojah’ Ogunnusi of the Cherubim & Seraphim Unification Church has apologised over the tongue-to-tongue anointing ritual he conducted. A viral video had captured the cleric ...