laying on of hands
noun
Theology.
a rite in which the cleric's hands are placed on the head of a person being confirmed, ordained, or the like.
(in divine healing) the placing of the hands of the healer upon the person to be cured.
Origin of laying on of hands
First recorded in 1490–1500
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British Dictionary definitions for laying on of hands
laying on of hands
noun
(in Christian ordination, confirmation, faith healing, etc) the act of laying hands on a person's head to confer spiritual blessing