beheld, be held

Beheld or beheld ( one word ) is the past tense ( yesterday, or some time ago ) of "behold", meaning to see or observe; to look at--
When he looked up he beheld a column of smoke, so he ran to the phone to call the fire department.
He never forgot the first time that he beheld the ocean, or the sense of awe it inspired in him.

Be held or be held ( two words ) means to carry on, to conduct, or to host, as an arranged group activity--
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the main hall.
Be held may mean to be kept withing limits or bounds--
With treatment, the disease may be held in check, but there's no cure.
Be held may mean to be embraced--
Her bosom heaved, and she longed to be held in his arms.
Be held may mean to be considered--
You may be held responsible for any damages.
Be held may mean paused or stopped--
How long will we be held up?

Now that you know that, you can say--
"He feared he'd been dreaming, until he beheld the notice, telling when the ceremony would be held."

Note--"beholding" ( one word ) is the present participle of "behold", meaning to see or obeserve--
He stood rapt, as if beholding an inner vision.
Not to be confused with "be holding" ( two words ), a conditional or future form of  "hold"--
He might be holding a winning hand, or he might be bluffing.
Thye will be holding a  seance this afternoon.
Note # 2--"beholden" is an old-fashioned word meaning indebted or obligated--
We're beholden to you for your help; maybe some day we'll be able to return the favor.