Priesthood (Latter Day Saints) — In the Latter Day Saint movement, priesthood is considered to be the power and authority of God, including the authority to act as a leader in the church and to perform ordinances (sacraments), and the power to perform miracles. A body of… … Wikipedia
Priesthood — • Brief yet thorough examination of this sacrament Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Priesthood Priesthood † … Catholic encyclopedia
Priesthood (Community of Christ) — In the Community of Christ, formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, priesthood is God s power and authority to minister in the church and to conduct God s business on the earth. Although the church believes that all… … Wikipedia
priesthood — /preest hood/, n. 1. the condition or office of a priest. 2. priests collectively. [bef. 900; ME presthed(e), presthod(e), OE preosthad. See PRIEST, HOOD] * * * Office of a spiritual leader expert in the ceremonies of worship and the performance… … Universalium
Blessing of Moses — Luca Signorelli s fresco in the Sistine Chapel depicts the final episodes in Moses life. At the right of picture, Moses is speaking to the people. Not to be confused with Song of Moses. The Blessing of Moses is the name sometimes given to a poem … 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
Melchizedek priesthood (Latter Day Saints) — For other uses, see Melchizedek priesthood. Bronze statue in Temple Square, Salt Lake City, representing Peter, James, and John in the act of conferring the Melchizedek priesthood to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, as envisioned by most modern… … Wikipedia
PRIESTS AND PRIESTHOOD — Definition of Priesthood The priests are the principal functionaries in divine services, their special task being to engage in cultic ceremonies which they conducted mainly in the Temple. In general the priests post is authorized by hereditary… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
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
1978 Revelation on Priesthood — The 1978 Revelation on Priesthood was a revelation to the leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints (LDS Church) which reversed a long standing policy excluding men of black African descent from the priesthood. Contents 1… … Wikipedia
