BENEDICTION

11 letters 16 Scrabble points

Definition of BENEDICTION

noun
  1. 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).

    "to pronounce / give / say the benediction; the nuptial benediction; a parting benediction"

    Synonyms: blessing
  2. In the Anglican church, the ceremony used to institute an abbot, analogous to the consecration of a bishop.

  3. A Roman Catholic rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water and formally dedicated to God.

Related words: blessing blessing grace

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters B E N E D I C T I O N
Length 11 letters
Scrabble Score 16 points

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