"This was his confirmation, not a patriarchal blessing," said Step.

Who can read the ancient patriarchal blessings, recorded in the bible, for the benefit of the church, without a heart filled with joy.

This guidance is generally offered during a ceremony called the patriarchal blessing.

From that time forward, Hyrum gave patriarchal blessings until his own death on June 27, 1844.

A patriarchal blessing is usually pronounced upon a member only once.

Individuals who have been members from childhood generally ask to receive their patriarchal blessing as adolescents.

Those who have received a patriarchal blessing are told to read it "humbly, prayerfully, and frequently."

Individual church members are told their tribal affiliation through a patriarchal blessing.

He called his family around him to administer patriarchal blessings.

He remained an ordained patriarch and was still permitted to give patriarchal blessings.