Chrismarium

A chrismarium or chrismatory can either be a place in a church set apart for the administration of confirmation or an ampulla or jar, globular in form, usually made of silver or pewter, and used for containing chrism oil.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Chrismatory". Metalwork. Victoria and Albert Museum. http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/s/silverware-design-themes/. Retrieved 2007-08-18. 
  2. ^ "Chrismarium". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1913. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03698a.htm. 

See also

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed (1913). Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company.