The Mystery of Holy Unction
Holy Anointing, or Unction, is one the Seven Mysteries of the Church, which is celebrated in a church or in the home to cure illnesses of the body and the soul. The Unction of Holy Wednesday does not have a magical effect on our spiritual life, but it is part of an unbreakable chain together with the other Mysteries in which we must participate, namely, Confession and Holy Communion.
The Sacrament of Holy Unction: Holy Wednesday Evening
Introduction On the afternoon or evening of Great and Holy Wednesday, the Sacrament or Mystery of Holy Unction is conducted in Orthodox parishes. The Sacrament of Holy Unction is offered for the healing of soul and body and for forgiveness of sins. At the conclusion of the service of the Sacrament, the body is anointed […]
Fr.Stanley Harakas Discusses Holy Unction
Father Stanley Harakas talks with Father Chris Metropulos about the origins, history, and meaning of the mystery of Holy Unction. Click here for a direct link to this