benediction

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From Latin bene (“well, good”) + dictio (“speaking”), from dīcō (“speak”).

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A short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually after a church worship service.
- Milton
  
  So saying, he arose; whom Adam thus / Followed with benediction.
- Longfellow
  
  Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
The form of instituting an abbot, analogous to the consecration of a bishop.

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

a short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually after a church worship service