“On both sides, St. Menas is shown with his arms raised in benediction and a camel on either side of him.”

“It may be offered, though it is not essential, for one's deceased relations, too, in the hope of benediction and blessings for the departed souls.”

“This unexpected benediction encouraged me much.”

“His benedictional, ornamented with thirty beautiful miniatures, is in the possession of the Duke of Devonshire.”

“Swithun which are local feasts and would not have been found in a benedictional from another area.”

“Indeed, children in the family setting may hear similar invocations and benedictions at inaugurals and other public ceremonies.”

“We parted with mutual benedictions, and John Maxwell and I walked away, toward the one-track road leading to the old mansion.”

“He found it all right, gave fifty of those splendid crowns to each man, and received as many benedictions as he bestowed pieces.”