BENEDICTION

Benediction

A benediction is a short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually at the end of worship service.

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benediction

Noun

  1. A short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually after a church worship service.
  2. The form of instituting an abbot, analogous to the consecration of a bishop.
  3. A Roman Catholic rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water and formally dedicated to God.


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