The final benediction (the dismissal) is the most important, and will often entail mention of the feast or saint being commemorated that day.

The gods had held back that final benediction; whatever happened now became entirely the responsibility of men.

But the wall is the final benediction to urban violence.

With that final benediction, he turned and headed off into the woods and, within moments, was swallowed by the trees.

'For there's still a lesson to be learned before we offer our final benedictions.'

"Socrates," said Dar as if in final benediction.

Even before the final benediction at yesterday's funeral, several Assembly members spoke of their displeasure with the process.

Ellin was impatient for the final benediction to be over, so she could study the baron's note.

Like a final benediction he lowered his hand to Bandu's eyes.

Sunlight touches the hills and river like a final benediction before darkness.