The Holy See Press Office indicated that it will be necessary to monitor the Pope’s health ahead of the sacred days.

On Tuesday, Pope Tawadros II made the holy chrism for the first time since his ordination in November 2012. The event marks the 38th time the chrism has been made in the Coptic Orthodox Church.

99 1289 Very early, the better to signify the gift of the Holy Spirit, an anointing with perfumed oil ( chrism ) was added to the laying on of hands. This anointing highlights the name "Christian ...

and anoints the forehead of each with holy chrism in the form of a cross. Q. 678. In Confirmation, what does the extending of the bishop's hands over us signify? A. In Confirmation, the extending ...