Anointing with oil as part of a religiousReligious 1. Concerned with religion, showing belief in God or a deity. 2. In regards to an individual, refers to a member of an order of monks, nuns or friars who follow a Rule of life rite. Extreme UnctionUnction Anointing with oil as part of a religious rite. Extreme Unction is the anointing of the sick which in the Middle Ages came to be seen as preparation for death. is the anointing of the sick which in the Middle Ages came to be seen as preparation for death.