Forty days before the baptism the cauldron with pure olive oil is placed on the stage of Echmiadzin and covered by a veil.
The Armenian Apostolic Church prepares for the consecutive Blessing of the Holy Chrism ceremony.
The first this year took place in Antelias, the second will soon take place in Echmiadzin. Forty days before the baptism the cauldron with pure olive oil is placed on the stage of Echmiadzin and covered by a veil.
During this whole time after the evening , divine service takes place with hymns, prayers and Bible reading.
The Chrism contains 2 important ingredients, olive oil and balm, in which crushed particles of 40 flowers, incenses and roots are mixed.
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