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ANOINTING [2 records]

Record 1 2023-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Official Ceremonies
CONT

The crowning itself is near the end of the ceremony which includes the monarch making promises to God and the people they serve, a sacred blessing known as anointing and the receiving of the royal regalia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cérémonies officielles
CONT

Installé dans la chaise du roi Édouard, trône de bois fabriqué en 1300 et utilisé à chaque couronnement depuis 1626, le roi recevra ensuite onction et bénédiction de l'archevêque.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ceremonias oficiales
CONT

El aceite, que servirá para la unción del monarca en su coronación el próximo 6 de mayo, fue consagrado [...] en la basílica [...]

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Record 2 2023-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
  • Religion (General)
  • Archaeology
DEF

A vessel for holding consecrated oil, or for other sacred uses.

CONT

... the ampulla, or anointing vessel, and spoon for receiving the sacred oil from the ampulla, all used at a coronation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
  • Religion (Généralités)
  • Archéologie
DEF

Petit vase contenant les saintes huiles [...]

PHR

sainte ampoule

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Objetos de colección (Museos y Patrimonio)
  • Religión (Generalidades)
  • Arqueología
CONT

La ampolla es una vasija de oro fundido con forma de águila con las alas desplegadas. La cabeza del águila se desenrosca, ya que su finalidad es que contenga el aceite con el que se unge al soberano durante la parte más sagrada de la coronación.

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