Who is authorized
By tradition and scripture, certain roles are authorized to perform anointing, blessings, chants, or to use specific rituals and substances. Below are documented practices with who is authorized and scriptural references.
Authorized practices
| Domain | Tradition | Practice | Who is authorized | Scriptural ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anointing | Biblical | Anointing of kings | Prophet or priest | 1 Sam 10:1; 16:13; 1 Kgs 1:39 |
| Anointing | Christian | Anointing of the Sick | Priest (bishop or presbyter) | James 5:14-15 |
| Blessings | Biblical | Aaronic blessing | Priests (sons of Aaron) | Num 6:22-27 |
| Blessings | Jewish | Birkat Kohanim | Kohanim (priestly descendants) | Num 6:22-27 |
| Chants | Biblical | Recitation of Psalms | Anyone (liturgical use by Levites/priests) | Psalms; 1 Chr 16:4 |
| Herbs | Biblical | Use of frankincense and myrrh | Priests; Magi as gift-givers | Ex 30:34; Matt 2:11 |