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A Dictionary of the Bible | 1997 | | Copyright

benedictus The first word in Latin (‘Blessed’) of the oracle attributed in Luke 1: 68 to Zechariah, who had been struck dumb for disbelieving the angel (Luke 1: 20). With his power of speech restored he at once gives thanks to God for the birth of his son John. The canticle has been incorporated into Church liturgies.
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Benedictus

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions | 1997 | | Copyright

Benedictus. Title of two Christian liturgical hymns. 1. The song of Zechariah (Luke 1. 68–79). 2. The ‘Benedictus qui Venit’, forming the end of the Sanctus at the eucharist (‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord’).
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JOHN BOWKER. "Benedictus." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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Benedictus

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church | 2000 | | Copyright

Benedictus. The song of thanksgiving (Lk. 1: 68–79) uttered by Zachariah for the birth of John the Baptist. In the W. Church it is sung liturgically at Lauds, whence it was taken over for Mattins in the BCP.
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Benedictus." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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Benedictus

The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable | 2006 | | Copyright

Benedictus an invocation beginning Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini (Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord) forming a set part of the Mass.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Benedictus." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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Benedictus

Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes | 2007 | Copyright

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