Benediction

Icon of Jesus Christ Pantokrator by Theophanes the Cretan. His right hand is raised in benediction.

A benediction (Latin: bene, 'well' + dicere, 'to speak') is a short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually at the end of worship service. It can also refer to a specific Christian religious service including the exposition of the eucharistic host in the monstrance and the blessing of the people with it.