Definition of Canonization
the declaring of sainthood in honor of someone who has passed away
Examples of Canonization in a sentence
Pope John Paul II participated in the canonization of nearly 1,000 departed martyrs as saints after these beloved peoples passed on. 🔊
Angela of Foligno is just one of the many martyred theologians whose sainthood was orchestrated through canonization by the Catholic Church. 🔊
The final step of canonization is where the honored would receive the title of Saint as the highest form of recognition. 🔊
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