Beatification

usgb/biˌætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
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

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Religious Ceremony

Beatification is a formal religious ceremony, specific to the Catholic faith.

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The beatification ceremony was held at the Vatican.
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Not Sainthood

Beatification is not the same as becoming a saint; it's a step before it.

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After her beatification, she was one step closer to being canonized as a saint.
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Pope's Approval

The Pope must approve the beatification of a person in the Catholic Church.

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The Pope officially announced the beatification of the revered monk.
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