Associations to the word «Canonization»

Wiktionary

CANONIZATION, noun. The final process or decree (following beatification) by which the name of a deceased person is placed in the catalogue (canon) of saints and commended to perpetual veneration and invocation.
CANONIZATION, noun. The state of being canonized or sainted.

Dictionary definition

CANONIZATION, noun. (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints.

Wise words

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