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The sacramental form:
124. The priest anoints the sick person with blessed oil.
First, he anoints the forehead, saying
Through this holy anointing
May the Lord in his love and mercy help you
With the grace of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Then he anoints the hands, saying:
May the Lord who frees you from sin
Save you and raise you up.
All: Amen.
The sacramental form is said only once, for the anointing of the forehead and hands, and is not repeated.
Did you know that anointing of other parts of the body is possible?
Depending upon the culture and traditions of the place, as well as the condition of the sick person, the priest may also anoint additional parts of the body, for example, the area of pain or injury. He does not repeat the sacramental form.
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