EasternCatholics
Pictured, an infant is anointed with sacred chrism by Father Mark Shuey. During “chrismation,” a person is anointed on the forehead, eyes, nose, lips, breast, hands and feet to sanctify the mind, body, soul and all the senses to serve God.
Eastern Catholics receive the holy mysteries (sacraments) of initiation together – baptism, first Holy Eucharist, and confirmation.
Eastern Catholics receive Holy Communion from a priest, administered by intinction from the chalice with a communion spoon.
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