Bible Encyclopedias
Benediction, Apostolical

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is the salutation which the popes use at the beginning of their bulls, in these terms: "Salutem et apostolicam benedictionem."

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Benediction, Apostolical'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/benediction-apostolical.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.