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." Priesthood blessings are considered to be non-saving ordinances by Latter-day Saints.
See also
Patriarchal blessing
Notes
References "20.8 Father's Blessings and Other Blessings of Comfort and Counsel", Handbook 2: Administering the Church, LDS Church, 2010 "Priesthood Ordinances and Blessings", Family Guidebook, LDS Church, 2006 "Lesson 5: Performing Priesthood Ordinances", Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B, LDS Church