But reflecting modern animal-friendly sensitivities, this oil will not include any ingredients from animals. The "chrism oil" for the coronation was consecrated in a religious ceremony in ...

Q. 679. What is holy chrism? A. Holy chrism is a mixture of olive-oil and balm, consecrated by the bishop. Q. 680. What do the oil and balm in Holy Chrism signify? A. In Holy Chrism, the oil ...