Three Holy Oils Of The Church, Part Of The Altar Of Saint Benedict`s Painted Church On The Big Island, Hawaii. Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Pictured are the three holy oils of the church, part of the altar of Saint Benedict`s Painted Church on the Big Island, Hawaii. The oil of the sick, which is pure olive oil, is used for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The oil of the catechumens, which is also pure olive oil, is used for anointing both infants and adults prior to baptism. Holy chism oil, a mixture of olive oil and balsam, is used to consecrate someone or something to God`s service. The catholic church was established in 1942 and was first located on the shore of Honaunau. In 1899 Father John Berchams Velghe arrived from Belgium. Most of the people had moved from the shore higher on the slopes for more fertile soil. The church was dismantled, and moved to it`s present location with the help of mules. Father Velghe, a self-taught artist, painted the interior walls of the church which is now listed in the Hawaii State Register of Historic places and the National Register of Historic Places.