Editing Anointing of the sick (section)

===Latter Day Saint movement===

====Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints====
{{Main|Priesthood blessing}}
{{anchor|The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints}}
[[Latter Day Saint movement|Latter-day Saints]], who consider themselves [[Restorationism (Christian primitivism)|restorationists]], also practice ritual anointing of the sick, as well as other forms of anointing. Members of the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church) consider anointing to be an [[Ordinance (Latter Day Saints)|ordinance]].<ref>[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/priesthood-ordinances-and-blessings/administering-to-the-sick?lang=eng "Administering to the Sick"], ''churchofjesuschrist.org'', 2020. Retrieved on 25 March 2020.</ref>

Members of the LDS Church who hold the [[Melchizedek priesthood (Latter Day Saints)|Melchizedek priesthood]] may use consecrated olive oil in performing the ordinance of blessing of the "sick or afflicted", though oil is not required if it is unavailable.  The priesthood holder anoints the recipient's head with a drop of oil, then [[Laying on of hands|lays hands upon that head]] and declare their act of anointing.  Then another priesthood holder joins in, if available, and pronounces a "sealing" of the anointing and other words of blessing, as he feels inspired.  Melchizedek priesthood holders are also authorized to consecrate any pure olive oil and often carry a personal supply in case they have need to perform an anointing.  Oil is not used in other [[Priesthood blessing|blessings]], such as for people seeking comfort or counsel.<ref>[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/family-guidebook/priesthood-ordinances-and-blessings?lang=eng "Priesthood Ordinances and Blessings"], ''churchofjesuschrist.org'', 2020. Retrieved on 25 March 2020.</ref>

In addition to the James 5:14-15 reference, the [[Doctrine and Covenants]] contains numerous references to the anointing and healing of the sick by those with authority to do so.

====Community of Christ====
[[Sacraments (Community of Christ)#Administration to the sick|Administration to the sick]] is one of the eight [[Sacraments (Community of Christ)|sacraments of the Community of Christ]], in which it has also been used for people seeking spiritual, emotional or mental healing.