Definition of benediction Benediction

/bɛˌnʌdɪˈkʃʌn/ - [benudikshun] - ben•e•dic•tion

We found 14 definitions of benediction from 7 different sources.

What does benediction mean?

Noun Plural: benedictions
benediction - a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
		blessing
		orison, petition, prayer the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving); "the priest sank to his knees in prayer"
benediction - the act of praying for divine protection
		blessing
		supplication, prayer a humble request for help from someone in authority

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

benediction (n.)
The act of blessing.
benediction (n.)
A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness.
benediction (n.)
The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction.
benediction (n.)
The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.
benediction (n.)
A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.

benediction
An invocation of divine blessing, usually at the end of a church service.

benediction
ben-e-dik′shun, n. a solemn invocation of the divine blessing on men or things—a priestly benediction is defined by Romanists as a formula of imperative prayer which transmits a certain grace or virtue to the object over which it is pronounced: a brief and popular service in the Romish Church, consisting of certain canticles and antiphons sung in presence of the host, and concluding with the priest making the sign of the cross over the people with the monstrance, and giving in silence the benediction of the most holy sacrament.—adj. Benedict′ory.—n. Benedict′us, the canticle of Zacharias (Luke, i. 68-79), used in the Roman service of matin-lauds, and occurring after the second lesson in Anglican matins.—p.adj. Benedight′ (Longfellow), blessed.—Apostolic benediction, that given in 2 Cor. xiii. 14