“Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit.
May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up.”
 

What is Anointing of the Sick?

The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick was instituted by Christ our Lord to strengthen those who are being tried by illness. It is administered by Bishops and Priests.

St. James writes, “Is any among you sick? Let him call for the presbyters of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven." (James 5:14-15)

This sacrament can be celebrated more than once and can take place in a home, hospital, church, for a single person or a whole group of sick persons.  The sacrament can be given to people who of all ages who are seriously ill as well as the elderly.