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• The benediction recited by the oleh before reading the portion of the Torah.1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 106. From the entry oleh
• Episcopal benedictions generally occur before Communion during mass (after Communion, according to Gulielmus Durandus of Mende).1983, Pierre-Marie Gy, “BENEDICTIONS”, in Joseph R[eese] Strayer, editor, Dictionary of the Middle Ages, volumes 2 (Augustinus…. From the entry vetero-testamentary
• From the pulpit festooned fancifully in prelatial purple the benediction of Cardinal Doppio-Mignoni would shortly fall.1919, Ronald Firbank, Valmouth, Duckworth, hardback edition, page 106. From the entry prelatial
• And if you got it from Sand Hill Road, Wall Street regarded that much as Catholics regard a benediction from the Pope.2001 August 25, John Naughton, “There is a message in the dust on Sand Hill Road”, in The Observer. From the entry Sand Hill Road
• When reciting the Gomayl blessing, one should stand because this benediction is offered instead of the Korban Todah (thank-offering), which was performed while standing.1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 100. From the entry korban todah
• They bear to the contemplative Lamas their modest offerings of butter, tea and tsamba, and receive in exchange benedictions and prayers for good pasturage and prosperous flocks.1928, Evariste Régis Huc, Joseph Gabet, Travels in Tartary, Thibet and China, 1844–1846, Psychology Press, published 2005, →ISBN, page 115. From the entry tsamba
• Sherif Nasir led us: his lucent goodness, which provoked answering devotion even from the depraved, made him the only leader (and a benediction) for forlorn hopes.1922 (date written; published 1926), T[homas] E[dward] Lawrence, “Book IV: Extending to Akaba. Chapter XXXIX.”, in Seven Pillars of…. From the entry lucent
• These are inspired by the vetero-testamentary benediction of the Book of Numbers (6:22–26) and include three invocations, often rhythmic and rich with assonance, to which the people respond with "Amen."1983, Pierre-Marie Gy, “BENEDICTIONS”, in Joseph R[eese] Strayer, editor, Dictionary of the Middle Ages, volumes 2 (Augustinus…. From the entry vetero-testamentary
• Francis receiving the Stigmata, beneath which the Virgin and Saviour (the Saviour is in the act of benediction) are represented on a common throne surrounded by a choir of angels.1909, Joseph Archer Crowe, Giovanni Battista Cavalcaselle, A New History of Painting in Italy, page 16. From the entry choir

Meaning of benediction

1. noun A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).
2. noun In the Anglican church, the ceremony used to institute an abbot, analogous to the consecration of a bishop.
3. noun A Roman Catholic rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water and formally dedicated to God.

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Questions about benediction in a sentence

How do you use benediction in a sentence?

Benediction is used as a noun. For example: “Long brahminical hairs sprouted out of his ears, and he drew further attention to himself by closing his eyes, neatly shaking away tears, putting a hand on Owad’s head and speaking a Hindi benediction.”

What is a short sentence with benediction?

“a parting benediction”

What does benediction mean?

Benediction means a short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).