Phrase guide
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noun
The practice of using touch to communicate spiritual energy from one person to another, especially as an act of healing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Christianity, lifestyle, religion
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noun
The charism whereby new bishops are initiated into the apostolic succession.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Christianity
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noun
laying hands on a person's head to invoke spiritual blessing in Christian ordination
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: ordination, ordinance
noun
the application of a faith healer's hands to the patient's body
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: faith healing, faith cure
History
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Across languages
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