A priesthood blessing in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a "prayer for healing, comfort or counsel given by a Melchizedek Priesthood holder, who lays his hands on the head of the person receiving the blessing."
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a priesthood blessing is a prayer for healing, comfort, or counsel provided by a Melchizedek Priest. This blessing involves the priest laying his hands upon the recipient's head.