Unction

Unction refers to a formal act of anointing with oil, especially as part of a religious rite or ceremony.

Definition:

Historically, it described the application of ointments or unguents for medicinal or ceremonial purposes, but its primary modern usage is within a religious context. The term often implies a sense of solemnity, reverence, and spiritual significance associated with the ritual. While it can simply denote the act of anointing, it sometimes carries a connotation of spiritual grace or divine favor being bestowed

Example Sentences:

• The priest administered the Unction to the sick child, praying for their recovery.

• In the Orthodox tradition, the Unction of the sick is one of the seven sacraments.

• The dying man received the last Unction, surrounded by his family.

• The bishop performed the Unction during the ordination ceremony.

• A sense of deep Unction filled the chapel during the service.

Unction Synonyms:

• Anointing
• Balm
• Oil
• Salve
• Ointment

Unction Antonyms:

• Dryness
• Abrasion
• Roughness
• Coarseness
• Friction

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