Question #30
of An Orthodox Catechism
Question
Why is he called Christ, that is, anointed?
Answer
Because he was ordained of the Father, and anointed of the holy Ghost1 the chief Prophet2 and Teacher, who3 hath opened unto us the secret Counsel, & all the will of his Father concerning our Redemption, and the high Preist, who with that one only Sacrifice of his Body4 hath redeemed us, and doth5 continually make Intercession to his Father for us; and a King, who ruleth us by his Word and Spirit, and defendeth6 and maintaineth that Salvation which he hath purchased for us.