Benediction

The liturgical placement of the consecrated Eucharist in a monstrance or ciborium for public adoration. Exposition is governed by liturgical norms and ordinarily concludes with reposition; when a priest or deacon is present, Benediction may be given according to the rite.

A sacred vessel designed to display the consecrated Host for Eucharistic exposition, adoration, procession, and Benediction. It is often fashioned with a transparent central receptacle called a luna or lunette.