Noun
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.
The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction.
The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.
A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA child one loves is a constant benediction to the soul, whether or not it helps to the accomplishment of great intellectual feats." Source: Internet
A week later during the Democratic National Convention, he also prayed for the unborn in his closing benediction “that they may be welcomed and protected.” Source: Internet
A benediction is not praising your political system as loudly as possible. Source: Internet
His attendant witnesses heavenly light in the direction of Columba, and Holy angels join the saint in his passage to the Lord: And having given them his holy benediction in this way, he immediately breathed his last. Source: Internet
I appreciated the emphasis pastor put on the third and eighth words of the common benediction phrase I never get tired of hearing: may the Divine “look upon you with favor and give you peace.” Source: Internet
Deputy Commissioner Phek, Murohu Chotso chaired the programme while Pastor of Baptist Church Meluri Town, Rev. Tivishe invoked God’s blessing and Parish Priest St Xavier’s Pariah Meluri, Rev. Fr. Jose Lukose pronounced the benediction. Source: Internet