he Holy Myron is a mixture of pure olive oil and 47 other aromas and flowers. It is prepared only by the Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church during the blessing ceremony of the Holy Myron, which takes place every seven years. During the ceremony, it has become a tradition to mix the new mixture of the Holy Myron with the previous mixture to pass on the blessing and the faith to the next generation. This mixture is then sent to all the Armenian Apostolic Churches around the world to be used in their religious ceremonies.

The Holy Myron is believed to have healing and medicinal properties. The anointment by the Holy Myron symbolises the receiving of the Holy Spirit.

In the past, the Holy Myron was used during the enthroning of Kings and religious leaders. In the Christian faith, the Holy Myron is used in many religious ceremonies and rituals. During Baptism the Holy Myron is placed on a child’s forehead; eyes; ears; nostrils; mouth; hands; heart; back; and feet, as the seal of God and the Holy Spirit. The Holy Myron is used during the ordination of Priests and Bishops, and during the consecration of Churches and Holy sites.

The following is a list of the 48 aromas and flowers used to prepare the Holy Myron (Chrism)

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List courtesy of Fr. Daron Stepanian 
St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church 
Web site: www.krikorlousavorich.org