On "Theologically Thinking", Fr. Stanley Harakas will present a program called "The Hand that Blesses." When an Orthodox priest blesses, the hand is always held in a specific manner. Many Orthodox have noticed this in the Church, but may not know why it is done, or what the true meaning of the act of blessing really is. Direct File Link or click below to listen:

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