The Holy Myron
An Explanation of the Holy Myron
Holy Myrrh is the Chrism Oil used in the Orthodox Church for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Holy Myrrh is sanctified by the Ecumenical Patriarch with the participation of a host of Bishops and other clergy, as well as lay people.
Historical Overview
In the Orthodox Church, Holy Myrrh is sanctified to be used in the celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Chrism (Confirmation).
Celebration through History (1833-2012)
The year 1833 chronicles a beginning date. From this date forward the dates for the sanctification of the Holy Myrrh in the Ecumenical Patriarchate are known and can be attested with absolute certainty.
View photos of The Beginning of the Process of Sanctification of Holy Myron »
View photos of The Sanctification of the Holy Myron (Myrrh) at the Phanar »
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