blessing
rite that should bring persons or property share in divine power or grace
Zacharias blessing
formula of blessing, which served as a protection and remedy
Sea blessing
A sea consecration is a Catholic practice whereby the sea is blessed and traditionally applied on the Flemish coast .
ash cross
cross of ashes imposed on foreheads on Ash Wednesday
blessing in Islam
blessing power in Islam
Blessing ceremony of the Unification Church
large-scale wedding or marriage rededication ceremony sponsored by the Unification Church
Chalking the door
Christian tradition of blessing one's home. Also a former Scottish notification to tenants that they must vacate.
Blessing of the Throats
ritual prescribed and authorized by the Roman Catholic Church
Kiddush
Blessing said by Jews at the beginning of Shabbat and holidays, or a snack or light meal served in the synagogue after Shabbat and holiday morning services.
apostolic blessing
Blessing imparted by the Pope
Blessing of the Fleet
mediterranean fishing tradition
Priestly Blessing
Hebrew prayer recited by Kohanim based on Numbers 6:23–27
Blessing in the Catholic Church
Type of rite
Episcopal blessing
The episcopal or pontifical blessing is imparted by a bishop using the formula given in the Missal