In the niche directly to the south of the
baptistry is the Ambry, the place for the storage and display of the
holy oils blessed and consecrated at the Chrism Mass during Holy
Week. These oils are used in sacramental celebrations: Oil of
Catechumens at Baptism; Oil of Chrism at Baptism, Confirmation, and
Holy Orders (and also for the dedication of Churches); Oil of the
Anointing of the Sick to minister to those who are ill. It is to
this place that all the parishes of the archdiocese come during the
year for the holy oils that they need.
