Anointing of the sick is healing. It is when done when someone is very sick or in danger of death. 5 symbols of anointing of the sick are:
Oil: Symbolises healing and cleansing Water: Symbolises cleansing Forehead: When being anointed you are usually anointed on the forehead Hands: When they are anointed on the hands, they are reminded that they must turn all of their activity over to Christ Laying on of hands: By the priest or bishop comforts the sick person but also symbolizes the power of God entering the sick person through the mediation of the priest or bishop.
Bible references:
Mark 6:7-13. The mission of the Twelve
Luke 13:10-13. Jesus heals a crippled woman
Oil: Symbolises healing and cleansing Water: Symbolises cleansing Forehead: When being anointed you are usually anointed on the forehead Hands: When they are anointed on the hands, they are reminded that they must turn all of their activity over to Christ Laying on of hands: By the priest or bishop comforts the sick person but also symbolizes the power of God entering the sick person through the mediation of the priest or bishop.
Bible references:
Mark 6:7-13. The mission of the Twelve
Luke 13:10-13. Jesus heals a crippled woman