Rezurekcyjna teologia oleju katechumenów
A resurrection theology of the oil of Catechumens

Summary/Abstract: The oil of catechumens (oleum catechumenorum) is used in the mysteries of the preparation of catechumens for the reception of baptism. The result of study of the time-honored liturgical books (Sacramentarium gelasianum, Pontificale Romano-germanicum) and the writings of Christian writers is resurrectional theology of oil of catechumens (Cyril of Jerusalem, John Chrysostom). As a consequence of contact with the oil of the catechumens, thesoul of the catechumen is subjected not only to the resuscitation itself. Here is the prospect of a new life: a life free from trouble and sin, a life full of faith and power of God, a life in oneness (παρρησία) with Christ and His sheepfold, a life free from fear of death, a life with hope for the resurrection (cf. card. J. Ratzinger). In catechesis of the Church Fathers the anointing with oil of the catechumens is the forecast of the Passover, forecast of the healthy and free from evil (oil of exorcism, oil of salvation). This anointing gives back a gladness and firms for soul’s faith. It is a symbol of belong to Christ, affiliation and duty for Him (sphragis).

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