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The Oil Of Gladness As An Element Of The Sanctification Of Man In The Sacrament Of Baptism

Summary/Abstract: The present paper investigates the role of oil within the Sacrament of Baptism. Relying on results of previous research regarding the historical and teleturgical development of the Sacrament of Baptism, the author focuses on the rite of prebaptismal anointing, in order to analyze the role of oil used to anoint the baptized. Taking into consideration both liturgical and patristic sources, the author points to the significance of anointing in the context of preparation of a candidate for the Sacrament of birth in water and Spirit. The author emphasizes in the conclusion that the usage of oil in the indicated segment of the Sacrament of Christian initiation confirms the fact that matter has a sanctifying effect in the sacramental life of the Church.

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