Anointing Of The Sick
Anointing with oil is an act of trust and dependence on God. Throughout the history of the church, anointing has been used at a variety of occasions including confirmation and ordination. But the most frequent use of anointing with oil has been reserved for the anointing of the sick. When the sick person is anointed in the presence of the worshiping community, the whole community declares that it places its trust on God alone for healing. The following entries describe the history and theology of this action, as well as provide a liturgy to accompany it. In this section, note the significance of the scriptural references to anointing.…
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Chapters & Articles in Anointing Of The Sick (5)
Anointing with oil is one of the oldest human rituals. It is frequently mentioned in Scripture and played an import…
This article traces the history of anointing since the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century. Note how ea…
Anointing with oil is action frequently mentioned in Scripture. This article traces these references and explains t…
This service allows for a local congregation to focus on the needs of its members who may be suffering physically, …
The following guidelines provide liturgical and pastoral rationale for planning an anointing service. Anointing w…