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The concept of Benediction in Christianity

Benediction in Christianity encompasses various expressions of blessing related to peace, as found in Hebraistic traditions. In the Catholic Church, it signifies a state of being blessed and favored by God, a state that St. Francis sought to embrace. Early Christianity views Benediction as not only blessings intended to promote goodwill, especially for wrong-doers, but also includes a closing prayer or well-wishing statement, particularly at the end of a service, often pronounced upon the congregation, including the Corinthians.1
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Synonyms: Blessing, Invocation, Prayer, Grace, Consecration, Amen

In Dutch: Zegening; In Finnish: Siunaus; In Spanish: 叠别苍诲颈肠颈贸苍; In German: Segen; In Malay: Berdoa; In Swedish: 痴盲濒蝉颈驳苍别濒蝉别

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Christian concept of 'Benediction'

Christianity Books

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) A form of blessing, specifically in this context referring to the closing prayer or statement of well-wishing.[1] (2) Blessings offered to others, intended to promote goodwill and support for the wrong-doers.[2] (3) A blessing, often pronounced at the end of a service, that is invoked upon the Corinthians by the speaker.[3]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)

(1) The act repeated by Isaac, as mentioned in the text, when he sent Jacob away to obtain a wife from his mother鈥檚 kindred.[4] (2) Expressions of blessing that incorporate the notion of peace, prevalent within the Hebraistic context.[5]

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: The Little Flowers of St. Francis

(1) A state of being blessed and favored by God, which St. Francis aimed to abide in.[6]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.

Plural form: Benedictions.