benedictional

American

[ben-i-dik-shuh-nl] / ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk ʃə nl /

adjective

of or relating to benediction.

noun

Also benedictionale a book of benedictions.

Etymology

Origin of benedictional

First recorded in 1835–45; benediction + -al ¹

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benedictional

Small benedictional crosses belong to each altar, and processional crosses are common.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" by Various

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