“Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him.” (James 5:14-15)
Anointing the sick is an ancient tradition. From ancient times, even until today in many other countries, oil is used as a salve or a remedy for burns and other illnesses. The act of anointing with oil is a reminder to the sick that just as the oil is a salve to our illness, so too is Christ our salvation.
If you have questions or would like to perform a service, please contact Fr. Ghevond.
