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benediction

UK
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
US
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Translations

benedictionnoun
benedictions
pl
UK
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
US
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
The priest gave a benediction at the end of the service.
Священник дал благословение в конце службы.
Additional translations
молитва
пожелание
Synonyms
blessing
prayer
invocation
sanction
approval

Definitions

benedictionnoun
A blessing, especially one given at the end of a religious service.
The priest gave a benediction to the congregation before they left the church.
An expression of good wishes.
The retiring teacher received a heartfelt benediction from her colleagues.
A Christian devotional service, particularly in Roman Catholic tradition, in which the Blessed Sacrament is exposed and hymns and prayers are offered.
After Mass the congregation stayed for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
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