Leviticus 8:12 (WEB)
He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.
Catechism · 1
“This was the case for kings, for priests and, in rare instances, for prophets.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Ex 29:7; Lev 8:12; 1 Sam 9:16; 10:1; 16:1, 12-13; I Kings 1:39; 19:16.
Fathers and councils · 1
“After this, when we have issued from the font, we are thoroughly anointed with a blessed unction,—(a practice derived) from the old discipline, wherein on entering the priesthood, men were wont to be anointed with oil from a horn, ever since Aaron was anointed by Moses.” — editor's note: See Ex. xxix. 7; Lev. viii. 12; Ps. cxxxiii. 2.
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Cross-references · 8
Cited together in On Baptism Chapter 6.
Cited together in On Baptism Chapter 6.
Cited together in On Baptism Chapter 6.
Cited together in On Baptism Chapter 6.
Cited together in On Baptism Chapter 6.
Cited together in On Baptism Chapter 6.
Cited together in On Baptism Chapter 6.
Cited together in On Baptism Chapter 6.
