21. It is proper to call the chrism either the oil of salvation or the oil of sanctification. 22. The earliest mention of the use of Chrism is by Saint Hippolytus of Rome ( 235 ). 23. An important and specific use of chrism is in the Anointing during the Coronation of the British monarch. 24. At one time, the patriarch would consecrate all of the chrism used throughout the entire Orthodox Church. 25. For the liturgy, members use such things as incense, chrism and Orthodox icons, . .. 26. Myrrh is also used to prepare the sacramental chrism used by many churches of both Eastern and Western rites. 27. The chalice and paten would need to be consecrated with the chrism again if they were re-gilded. 28. Here the blessing of the bishop upon the chrism functions as a substitute for the direct imposition of hands. 29. The use of chrism in Anglican and Lutheran ordination liturgies is similarly presented as an option in most provinces. 30. During his time as bishop, he forbade the practice of selling the chrism used in various ecclesiastical rituals.
