benediction

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for benediction

benediction 🔊 /bɛˌnʌdɪˈkʃʌn/

benediction : ආශීර්වාදය

benediction : ආසිරි

benediction : ආශිංසනය

benediction definition

Noun.

  1. The act of blessing.
  2. A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness.
  3. The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction.
  4. The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.
  5. A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.