Unction of the Sick

Unction of the Sick

It is one of the Seven Sacraments of the Church. It is an anointment administered to the sick. It has Biblical origin and is administered by bishops and priests. (Mk. 6:13; Jas. 5:13-15).

In our Church, since Unction is proffered to cleanse sins of the flesh as well as of the soul, Unction is administered to one who afflicted by sin. Unction is performed by bishops and priests only.

Each of the Seven Sacraments has its own book of prayer and system of application. The seven Sacraments as a whole are considered as manifestations of the faith and tenets of the religion of the Church.

These Sacraments are all performed in the Church. However, it is not forbidden for them to be performed elsewhere as and when conditions are met. The main aim of all the Sacraments is to redeem mankind.