Islamic panel of Othman bin Afan (God Bless him), the fourth Muslim ruler after Prophet Mohammad, Hagia Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

The Tibetan prayer flags made of colored cloth that are often hung on the top of the mountains to bless places, Bhutan, Asia

Temple elephant pausing to bless a man in the street with its trunk, Tranquebar, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Pope Francis blesses the faithful at the end of his holy Mass on the occasion of the Migrant and Refugee World Day, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Lali Baba, a priest waiting for worshippers that he will bless with ash from the bowl at his feet, wearing necklaces given to him to worship Shiva, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Women of Nepal celebrate Teej, a festival which blesses the men in their lives, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Women of Nepal celebrate Teej, a festival which blesses the men in their lives, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Buddhist monk near Swayambhunath offering to bless people at a roadside altar, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Trulshig rinpoche, blesses. Tulshig rinpoche blesses. Tulshig rimpoche s followers believe that he, like many other lamas, reassumes a human body after death in order to return to disciples. previous incarnation of tulshig rimpoche spent several years at dzarongpu monastery (highest monastery in world located at 16,500’ within sight of northern side of mt everest) served as of ngawong tenzin teachers. He promised to return in next life, so at tulshig s death ngawong tenzin norbu sought found reincarnation. current tulshig rimpoche then came to monastery studied with ngawong tenzin norbu. relationship between teacher student, in which a teacher returns to study from former student, maintains lineage over generations. Bhutan

In month of november before full moon a sacred ceremony is held in various monasteries throughout himalayas by traditional healers known as amchis. They call down spiritual deities to bless medicine. Amchis making torma, a ritual food offering. India

In month of november before full moon a sacred ceremony is held in various monasteries throughout himalayas by traditional healers known as amchis. They call down spiritual deities to bless medicine. Amchis making torma, a ritual food offering. India

In month of november before full moon a sacred ceremony is held in various monasteries throughout himalayas by traditional healers known as amchis. They call down spiritual deities to bless medicine. Amchis performing puja at potenization ceremony. Amchis performing rituals during potenization ceremony. India

Priest and couple joining hands in wedding

Monk blessing a woman, in Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Monk blessing women, in Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), also called Wat Bangmakok Noek, Bangkok, Thailand

Bishop blessing the palms,mass,Palm Sunday.Interior of Basilica Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Monks, religious ceremony, in Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), also called Wat Bangmakok Noek, Bangkok, Thailand

Moerlbach near Icking Stefaniritt Parade for St. Stephan Bavaria germany

Moerlbach near Icking Stefaniritt Parade for St. Stephan Bavaria germany

Sculpture of Christ, right hand raised in blessing, holding a crucifix in his left hand, at the entrance to Salvatorkirche Church, Obere Salvatorgasse, Coburg, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Priest holding holy cross hands

Monument for the restoration and reinstatement of the Melchizedek priesthood, Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormon Church, Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah, Southwest, USA, North America

Statue of Bishop Burchard von Worms, Gothic southern portal at back, Cathedral of St. Peter, Worms Cathedral, Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Standing golden Buddha statues close up. Wat Pho temple, Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Priests offering ceremonies and blessings to pilgrims, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, formerly Uttaranchal, India, Asia

Wedding, Italy, Europe

A Scroll

Jesus Shares Bread

A Scroll

Jesus Helps A Young Girl

Children Playing With Jesus

Jesus With Children

Disciples Around As Jesus Blesses Bread

Christ Blessing Statue; Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Colourful Rastafarian food hut called Jam Rock Cafe on the beach in Hillsborough decorated with a Rastafarian Last Supper and Emperor Haile Selassie, with the words May The Lord of Lords Bless and Keep Us Always, Grenada, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

God bless American sign on barn door