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laying on of hands

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laying on of hands

In the Christian church, sacramental imposition of hands for healing or other purposes. In some Christian denominations, the ceremony is conducted during the ordination of Christian ministers, and is believed to pass down certain spiritual powers of Jesus. This belief is known as apostolic succession.



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