Benediction vs. Malediction

Benedictionnoun

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).

Benedictionnoun

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

Benedictionnoun

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

Benedictionnoun

Help, good fortune or reward from God or another supernatural source.

Benedictionnoun

The act of blessing.

Benedictionnoun

A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness.

Benedictionnoun

The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.

Benedictionnoun

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

Benedictionnoun

the act of praying for divine protection

Benedictionnoun

a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

Benediction

A benediction (Latin: bene, well + dicere, to speak) is a short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually at the end of worship service. It can also refer to a specific Christian religious service including the exposition of the eucharistic host in the monstrance and the blessing of the people with it.

Maledictionnoun

A curse.

Maledictionnoun

Evil speech.

Maledictionnoun

A proclaiming of evil against some one; a cursing; imprecation; a curse or execration; - opposed to benediction.

Maledictionnoun

the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult);