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Benedictional
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(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).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Benedictional'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/benedictional.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Benedictional'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/benedictional.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.