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noun

Benediction n.

The act of blessing.

A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness. "So saying, he arose; whom Adam thus Followed with benediction." "Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her." Specifically: The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction.

(Eccl.) The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.

(R. C. Ch.) A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.

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Etymology of 'Benediction'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Benediction" Quotes from Famous Books

... College. No conscientious scruples interfered with the discharge of his commission. For Caraffa was at heart an unbeliever. As his hand was reverently raised to pronounce upon the crowds gathered to witness his entry into Paris the customary benediction in the name of the triune God, and his lips were seen to move, there were those near his person, it is said, that caught the ribald words which were really uttered instead: "Let us deceive this people, since it wishes ...

— The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) • Henry Martyn Baird

... long prayer I ever heard. When it was finally ended, and still without changing a note the preacher delivered the benediction, the crowded church in the most orderly manner moved to ...

— Marse Henry, Complete - An Autobiography • Henry Watterson

... great joy of the entire city. We do not know what occurred in the session of the Audiencia; [109] only one [writer] mentions that its members were absolved, and others state, more explicitly, that the absolution was only given in the archbishop's mind, and explained by himself with a sort of benediction. It seems that, as a result, they put an end to the lawsuits; but, when the water stopped falling, ...

— The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898--Volume 39 of 55 • Various

... from the funeral into conclave. My Lady sent word to the Master that we were about to elect a Mother, and he sent us his benediction on our labour. We all filed into our oratory, and sat down in our various stalls. Then, after singing the Litany of the Holy Ghost, Mother Gaillarde passed down the choir on the Gospel side, and Mother Ada on the Epistle side, collecting the votes. When all were collected, the two Mothers ...

— In Convent Walls - The Story of the Despensers • Emily Sarah Holt

... glowered at his little daughter. "Going three?" His comment that ensued was distinctly rough as far as diction was concerned, but the facial expression of ineffable peace that accompanied it would have made almost any phrase sound like a benediction. "Not by a—damned sight!" beamed the Senior Surgeon. "This little trip is just ...

— The White Linen Nurse • Eleanor Hallowell Abbott

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