Benediction vs. Invocation

Benediction vs. Invocation — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Benediction and Invocation

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).

to pronounce / give / say the benediction; the nuptial benediction; a parting benediction

Invocationnoun

The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being, especially prayer offered to a divine being.

Benedictionnoun

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

Invocationnoun

A call or summons, especially a judicial call, demand, or order.

the invocation of papers or evidence into court

Benedictionnoun

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

Invocationnoun

(law) An act of invoking or claiming a legal right.

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Benedictionnoun

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

Invocationnoun

(programming) The act of invoking something, such as a function call.

Benedictionnoun

the act of praying for divine protection

Invocationnoun

a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

Benedictionnoun

a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

Invocationnoun

an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil

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Invocationnoun

calling up a spirit or devil

Invocationnoun

the act of appealing for help