Benediction vs. Invocation
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 benedictionInvocationnoun
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 courtBenedictionnoun
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.
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
Invocationnoun
calling up a spirit or devil
Invocationnoun
the act of appealing for help
