orison - Definition | Dictionary definition of orison

Definition of orison

reverent petition to a deity

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a cylinder with prayers written on it; each revolution counts as uttering the prayers; used especially by Buddhists in Tibet; benediction, blessing
a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection; benison
a spoken blessing; collect
a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England; commination
prayers proclaiming God's anger against sinners; read in the Church of England on Ash Wednesday; deprecation
a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster; blessing, grace, thanksgiving
a short prayer of thanks before a meal; intercession
a prayer to God on behalf of another person; invocation, supplication
a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service; rogation
a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church; requiescat
a prayer for the repose of the soul of a dead person