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The Anointing with sacred Chrism, perfumed oil Consecrated by the Bishop, Signifies the Gift of the Holy Spirit to the newly Baptized, who has become a Christian, that is, one "anointed" by the Holy Spirit, incorporated into Christ who is anointed Priest, prophet, and king. 41

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