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• Patriarchal blessing — In the Latter Day Saint movement, a patriarchal blessing (also called an evangelist s blessing) is a blessing or ordinance given by a patriarch (evangelist) to a church member. Patriarchal blessings are modeled after the blessing given by Abraham …   Wikipedia

• Blessing — A blessing, (also used to refer to bestowing of such) is the infusion of something with holiness, divine will, or one s hopes.Etymology and Germanic paganismThe modern English language term bless likely derives from the 1225 term blessen , which… …   Wikipedia

• Blessing — • Aspects discussed are, I. Antiquity; II. Minister; III. Objects; IV. Efficacy; and V. Rite employed in administering Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Blessing     Blessing      …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Blessing (Roman Catholic Church) — In its widest acceptation Blessing has a variety of meanings in the sacred writings: * It has taken in a sense that is synonymous with praise; thus the Psalmist, I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall be always in my mouth (Ps.… …   Wikipedia

• Naming and blessing children — The naming and blessing of a child in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints is a non saving ordinance, usually performed during sacrament meeting soon after a child s birth in fulfillment of the commandment in the Doctrine and Covenants …   Wikipedia

• 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. [Citation last =… …   Wikipedia

• Patriarch (Latter Day Saints) — In the Latter Day Saint movement, Patriarch (also called Evangelist) is an office of the Priesthood whose main duty is to give Patriarchal blessings. It is considered to be either an office of the Patriarchal Priesthood or the Melchizedek… …   Wikipedia

• Mormonism and Judaism — The doctrines of the Latter Day Saint movement, commonly referred to as Mormonism, teach that its adherents, Latter day Saints, are either direct descendants of the House of Israel, or are adopted into it. As such, Judaism is foundational to the… …   Wikipedia

• Presiding Patriarch — In the Latter Day Saint movement, the Presiding Patriarch (also called Presiding Evangelist, Patriarch over the Church, Patriarch of the Church, or Patriarch to the Church) is a church wide leadership office within the priesthood. Among the… …   Wikipedia

• Restoration Branches — are the primary organizational and congregational units of the Restorationist movement. They were formed primarily by church members withdrawing from active support of the RLDS church organization during the 1980s. The Restoration Branch… …   Wikipedia

• William Robbins (Western settler) — William Robbins (1848 1933) was an early settler of the Curlew Valley of Utah and Idaho. He was a veteran of the American Civil War and assisted in the building of the transcontinental railroad.Early lifeWilliam Robbins was born July 14, 1848 to… …   Wikipedia