chrismales (clothing)

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Scope note
Cloths or clothing, usually white, worn to cover the chrism, which is a holy material comprising oil and balsam, used in various rituals and sacraments, especially Christian baptism. Examples includes white strips of fabric or cloths wrapped around the heads of the newly baptized, over the place where the chrism had been applied. Other examples are long white-hooded robes in which the newly-baptized were clothed for several weeks.
chrismales
Accepted term: 06-May-2024