Kissing a Preist's Hand

[Edmac]

If you’re not part of a religious culture where this practice is
known, you certainly should not do it unless you know the
priest in question is open to it.

Edmac

 

[TradionalWay]

Never have done… But I want to start it, so that we can remember that the hands of the priest touches the body of our Lord

 

[jmj1984]

I asked before and got no response, so I’ll try again.

**Is there an accompanying blessing that is asked for or given when kissing a priest’s hand in the west?
**

Well you kiss both palms of a priest when he gives his first blessing. But aside from that I’m not sure sorry

 

[domandcarols]

I hug my priest when I see him.

 

[HonoraDominum]

The only time I’ve touched my priest is when I first introduced myself to him, when I shook his hand. But then again, being raised Mormon, introductions are always very positive, and always include a firm handshake. He looked at me kind of funny.