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Galileeum

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is the name given to the catechumenal oil in the Greek Church. It is considered as sanctified by drops of Meirun or holy chrism (q.v.) which are mixed with it.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Galileeum'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​g/galileeum.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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