English Dictionary

chrismatory

noun

Part of a church set aside for the rite of confirmation. / A globular ampulla or jar used to hold chrism.

The chrismatory is used to hold holy oils.

意味（1）

Part of a church set aside for the rite of confirmation.

意味（2）

A globular ampulla or jar used to hold chrism.

Like the pleurant an Anglo-Saxon chrismatory (a container for items used in the sacraments) from the eighth or ninth century is a wonder of survival and craftsmanship.