Benediction

Ben·e·dic·tion

Benediction

n.
  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.
    So saying, he arose; whom Adam thus Followed with benediction.
    Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
  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. (Eccl.)
  5. A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God. (R. C. Ch.)