viaticum

Meanings

• noun

  A sacrament consisting of the Eucharist given to a person who is seriously ill and likely to die soon.

  - "The priest administered the viaticum to the dying man."
  - "She took comfort in the knowledge that she would receive the viaticum before she died."

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Variants

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viatica , viaticum , viaticums

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Etymology

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From Latin viaticum, from via 'way' + atium 'provision for a journey'.

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Trivia

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1. The viaticum is also known as the 'last rites' or 'extreme unction'.

2. In some Christian denominations, the viaticum is given to the dying person even if they are not conscious.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eucharist: The sacrament of the body and blood of Christ, also called the Lord's Supper or the Holy Communion.

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Culture

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In Christian tradition, the viaticum is considered a last rite and is believed to provide spiritual strength and comfort to the dying.

How to Memorize "viaticum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a seriously ill person receiving the Eucharist from a priest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a final spiritual provision for the dying.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'viaticum' comes from the Latin words 'via' and 'atium', meaning 'provision for a journey'.

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