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→The Sacraments/ Divine Mysteries
The Sacrament of '''Chrismation''' (Confirmation) immediately follows baptism and is never delayed until a later age. In the Sacrament of Chrismation, the priest anoints the various parts of the body of the newly-baptized with Holy Oil. The Sacraments of initiation always are concluded with the distribution of Holy Communion to the newly-baptized. There is never time when the young are not part of God's people.
The Sacrament of '''Chrismation''' (Confirmation) immediately follows baptism and is never delayed until a later age. In the Sacrament of Chrismation, the priest anoints the various parts of the body of the newly-baptized with Holy Oil. The Sacraments of initiation always are concluded with the distribution of Holy Communion to the newly-baptized. There is never time when the young are not part of God's people.
Chrismation imparts the gifts of the Holy Spirit (Is. 11:23 and Gal. 5:22). Chrismation is called the seal (sphragis). Chrismation, once canonically performed, cannot be repeated. Chrismation is also a sacrament of reconciliation.
The chrism (Holy Myron)that is used for the ritual anointing is a mixture of olive oil, balsam, wine, and some forty aromatic substances. Chrism is prepared and consecrated periodically on Holy Thursday. By ancient custom the right to prepare and consecrate the chrism belongs to the bishop and its administration to the presbyters. Each autocephalous Orthodox Chruch has the right to prepare and consecrate chrism.
'''Confession''' is the Sacrament through which sins are forgiven, and the relationship to God and to others is restored and strengthened. According to Orthodox teaching, the penitent confess to God and is forgiven by God. The priest is the sacramental witness.
'''Confession''' is the Sacrament through which sins are forgiven, and the relationship to God and to others is restored and strengthened. According to Orthodox teaching, the penitent confess to God and is forgiven by God. The priest is the sacramental witness.