1997
The Laying On of Hands Is a Time Honored Ritual
Edgar Sorrells-AdewaleAmerican, born 1936
The “laying on of hands” describes the action of a priest or other spiritual figure who physically touches a person or object of concern during a ritual. This act may be a symbolic or formal method of invoking spiritual intervention and is used in various religious practices throughout the world. Such rituals are typically focused on healing, blessings, or church-related sacraments.
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