what is a benediction
benediction (ËbÉnÉªËdÉªkÊÉn) n. 1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) an invocation of divine blessing, esp at the end of a Christian religious ceremony. 2. (Roman Catholic Church) a Roman Catholic service in which the congregation is blessed with the sacrament. 3. the state of being blessed [C15: from Latin benedictio, from benedÄ«cere to bless; see benedicite]