laying on of hands

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laying on of hands

(Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) (in Christian ordination, confirmation, faith healing, etc.) the act of laying hands on a person's head to confer spiritual blessing

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Noun	1.	laying on of hands - the application of a faith healer's hands to the patient's body faith cure, faith healing - care provided through prayer and faith in God
	2.	laying on of hands - laying hands on a person's head to invoke spiritual blessing in Christian ordination ordinance, ordination - the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders; "the rabbi's family was present for his ordination"

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