Bible Encyclopedias
Vessels for Holy Oil

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…

Enter query below:

or

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

Prev Entry
Vespillonees

Next Entry
Vessels, Sacred, of the Altar

Resource Toolbox

Print Article

Additional Links

Encyclopedias
McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia
• Vessels for Holy Oil
The Catholic Encyclopedia
• Vessels for Holy Oils

These, in medieval churches, were arranged like three towers around a central crown-topped spire, wit which they were connected. Each contained a small phial, which could be detached when wanted, and a spoon. One of these phials held the oil for baptism; a second, chrism for confirmation; and a third, oil for the sick. They were made of copper or silver gilt. The ampuilla, for chrism, was sometimes made of ivory and crystal, to distinguish it from the vessels containing the oils. (See OIL).