Anointing - Wikipedia Anointing—particularly the anointing of the sick —may also be known as unction; the anointing of the dying as part of last rites in the Catholic church is sometimes specified as "extreme unction"
Websters 1828 - Websters Dictionary 1828 - Unction UNC'TION, noun [Latin unctio, from ungo, to anoint ] 1 The act of anointing 2 Unguent; ointment [Unusual ] 3 The act of anointing medically; as mercurial unction 4 Any thing softening or lenitive 5 That which excites piety and devotion 6 Richness of gracious affections 7 Divine or sanctifying grace 1 John 2:20
Holy Unction - OrthodoxWiki Holy unction is a mystery of great comfort to the faithful It provides uplifting and asks for patience to accept the will of God whatever the physical outcome The full service is composed of psalms from the Old Testament, hymns of direct supplication to God, and prayers to the saints to intercede for the petitioner
Unction from the Holy One: Living in the Power of the Anointing Unction refers to the divine anointing of the Holy Spirit upon a believer It's not just emotional fervor or talent—it's a supernatural touch from God that brings clarity, boldness, and spiritual insight
Anointing of the sick in the Catholic Church - Wikipedia Throughout the years, the sacrament has also been known in Western Christianity by various other names, including the holy oil or unction of the sick; the unction or blessing of consecrated oil; the unction of God; and the office of the unction
Unctions - definition of unctions by The Free Dictionary 1 the act of anointing, esp as a medical treatment or religious rite 2 the oil used in religious rites, as in anointing the sick or dying 3 something soothing or comforting 4 an affected or excessive earnestness in manner or utterance; unctuousness