Meanings of great edification in English

She died shortly after her baptism, having given great edification to the Sisters.

Boy put aside, to the great edification of the audience, especially of Little Swills, the comic vocalist.

The next day being Sunday, he received the communion, to the great edification of the devout people of the neighbourhood.

There were occasional gatherings of long-coated theatrical natives who discussed metaphysics in English and Bengali, to Mr Lurgan's great edification.

Many other persons also of different nations and sects have changed their faith, to the great edification of the children of the true Church.

The members of these societies are very faithful in the duties required of them, and hence give great edification to the people of both races.

She protested the contrary, and assured them the whole community had received great edification from me, and could not but admire my patience and moderation.

"To my great edification!"