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Find out information about the Sacraments of the
Assyrian Church of the East.
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The Priesthood
is the ministry of mediation between GOD and man in
those things which impart forgiveness of sins, convey
blessings, and put away wrath.
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Baptism is the immersion in and the washing with
water and this is divided into five kinds.
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The Oil of Unction is an apostolical tradition, originating
from the oil consecrated by the Apostles.
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The oblation is a service offered up by those below
to those above, through material elements, in hope
of the forgiveness of sins and of an answer to prayer.
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Absolution
The Holy Eucharist, communion, mass, or Liturgy is
the heart and essence of the Christian faith and worship.
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Holy
Leaven (Melka)
The holy and blessed Apostles, Thomas and Bartholomew
of the Twelve, and Adai and Man of the Seventy, who
discipled the East, committed to all the Churches
in the East the Holy Leaven.
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Sign
of the Cross
This is also a special sacrament exclusive to this
church. This is used as a substitute to marriage,
which is not counted as a sacrament in this Church.
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