Benedictional

Benedictional

(1.) The name for an ancient Service-book, commonly containing those rites of benediction exclusively used by a bishop and given during mass. The Benedictional, properly so called, may be found in the well-known Exeter Pontifical of bishop Lacey. The rite of episcopal benediction during mass is not found in the Latin Church.

(2.) A term for the Pontifical. SEE BENEDICTIONS.

⇒Bible concordance for BENEDICTIONS.

⇒See also the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.