Beatification
noun
The act of making someone blessed in the Christian Church, a step before sainthood.
Mother Teresa underwent beatification and was declared a saint in the Catholic Church.
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Religious
noun
The act of experiencing or causing extreme happiness or joy.
His beatification could be seen in his glowing eyes when he held his newborn son for the first time.
noun
The act of making someone blessed in the Christian Church, a step before sainthood.
Mother Teresa underwent beatification and was declared a saint in the Catholic Church.
Usage tips
Religious
noun
The act of experiencing or causing extreme happiness or joy.
His beatification could be seen in his glowing eyes when he held his newborn son for the first time.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Ceremony
Beatification is a formal religious ceremony, specific to the Catholic faith.
The beatification ceremony was held at the Vatican.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sainthood
Beatification is not the same as becoming a saint; it's a step before it.
After her beatification, she was one step closer to being canonized as a saint.
Pro Tip 3/3Pope's Approval
The Pope must approve the beatification of a person in the Catholic Church.
The Pope officially announced the beatification of the revered monk.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Ceremony
Beatification is a formal religious ceremony, specific to the Catholic faith.
The beatification ceremony was held at the Vatican.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sainthood
Beatification is not the same as becoming a saint; it's a step before it.
After her beatification, she was one step closer to being canonized as a saint.
Pro Tip 3/3Pope's Approval
The Pope must approve the beatification of a person in the Catholic Church.
The Pope officially announced the beatification of the revered monk.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Ceremony
Beatification is a formal religious ceremony, specific to the Catholic faith.
The beatification ceremony was held at the Vatican.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sainthood
Beatification is not the same as becoming a saint; it's a step before it.
After her beatification, she was one step closer to being canonized as a saint.
Pro Tip 3/3Pope's Approval
The Pope must approve the beatification of a person in the Catholic Church.
The Pope officially announced the beatification of the revered monk.
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Quote examples
Julie Burchill
British Journalist
Stress' was the catch-all every pamper-pedlar I spoke to used to explain why healthy women feel the need to be regularly patted, petted and preened into a state of babyish beatification.
Quote examples
Julie Burchill
British Journalist
Stress' was the catch-all every pamper-pedlar I spoke to used to explain why healthy women feel the need to be regularly patted, petted and preened into a state of babyish beatification.
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