Chrism Mass held in My Tho diocese

04/19/2017

Bishop of My Tho diocese Peter Nguyễn Văn Khảm presided over the Chrism Mass and Holy Oils at My Tho diocese Cathedral church on April 12.

Attending the event were priests, clergymen, clergywomen and a large number of followers in the diocese.

The oils consecrated and blessed during the mass included the oil of the sick, used in the anointing of the sick; the oil of catechumens, which is for those preparing to be baptized, and the chrism oil, which is used for baptisms, confirmations and ordinations of priests and bishops.

Some images at the ceremony:

Clergymen, clergywomen and followers attend the ceremony

Priests at the ceremony

Overview of the ceremony

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