Synonyms:
blessing, benediction
Meaning: the act of praying for divine protection
Usage examples
THE BENEDICTION.
Kate arose with the benediction, picked up the baby, and started down the aisle among the people she had known all her life.
Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New; which carrieth the greater benediction, and the clearer revelation of God's favor.
The mendicant uttered these words in a tone of such humility, such earnest repentance, that Gondy placed his hand upon him and gave him his benediction with all the unction of which he was capable.