Priesthood blessing

A priesthood blessing in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) 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

• Laying on of hands
• Ordinance (Latter Day Saints)
• Patriarchal blessing

Notes

1. "Helpful Words to Know", Ensign, LDS Church, October 2006
2. Oaks, Dallin H. (May 1987), "Priesthood Blessings", Ensign

References

• "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