Priesthood blessing

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]

See also

• Patriarchal blessing

Notes

References

• "20.8 Father’s Blessings and Other Blessings of Comfort and Counsel", Handbook 2: Administering the Church, LDS Church, 2010, http://www.lds.org/handbook/handbook-2-administering-the-church/priesthood-ordinances-and-blessings?lang=eng#20.8 
• "Priesthood Ordinances and Blessings", Family Guidebook, LDS Church, 2006, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/family-guidebook/priesthood-ordinances-and-blessings?lang=eng 
• "Lesson 5: Performing Priesthood Ordinances", Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B, LDS Church, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/duties-and-blessings-of-the-priesthood-basic-manual-for-priesthood-holders-part-b/lesson-5-performing-priesthood-ordinances?lang=eng 

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