Sealing (Mormonism)

In Mormonism, a sealing is an ordinance (ritual), generally performed in temples, that "seals" familial relationships, purportedly making possible the existence of family relationships throughout eternity.

Related Topics:
Mormonism - Ordinance - Temples

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Sealings are typically performed as marriages or as sealing of children to parents. They were practiced for a few years prior to the death of Joseph Smith, Jr. (the main founder of the Latter Day Saint movement), and are currently performed in many Latter Day Saint denominations, such as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Other denominations, such as the Community of Christ, view sealing as an artifact of Smith's practice of plural marriage.

Related Topics:
Joseph Smith, Jr. - Latter Day Saint movement - Latter Day Saint - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Community of Christ - Plural marriage

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