A priesthood blessing in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a "prayer for healing, comfort or counsel given by a Melchizedek Priesthood holder, who lays his hands on the head of the person receiving the blessing."[1] Priesthood blessings are considered to be non-saving ordinances by Latter-day Saints.[2]
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Notes[edit]
- ^ "Helpful Words to Know", Ensign, LDS Church, October 2006
- ^ Oaks, Dallin H. (May 1987), "Priesthood Blessings", Ensign
References[edit]
- "20.8 Father's Blessings and Other Blessings of Comfort and Counsel", Handbook 2: Administering the Church, LDS Church, 2010
- "Priesthood Ordinances and Blessings", Family Guidebook, LDS Church, 2006
- "Lesson 5: Performing Priesthood Ordinances", Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B, LDS Church