viaticum
/vaɪˈætɪkəm/
noun
- The Eucharist given to a person who is dying, as part of the last rites in some Christian traditions.
- Viaticum is considered spiritual food for the final journey.
- Many Catholics receive viaticum when they are near death.
- The priest administered viaticum to the elderly woman in the hospital.
- Money or provisions for a journey, especially in ancient Rome.
- Roman soldiers were given a viaticum before marching to war.
- The viaticum included food, coins, and a change of clothes.
- He saved a small viaticum for his travels abroad.