Canonization
noun
The process of popularizing or accepting an individual as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Mother Teresa went through canonization after her death to be recognized as a saint.
Often appears as...
- process of canonization
- mother teresa's canonization
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Academic
noun
The act of recognizing a piece of literature, music, or other art as part of a list of works that are officially respected and studied.
With its incredible influence and popularity, many argue for the canonization of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in American literature.
Often appears as...
- canonization of literature
- canonization of art
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Academic
noun
The process of popularizing or accepting an individual as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Mother Teresa went through canonization after her death to be recognized as a saint.
Often appears as...
- process of canonization
- mother teresa's canonization
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The act of recognizing a piece of literature, music, or other art as part of a list of works that are officially respected and studied.
With its incredible influence and popularity, many argue for the canonization of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in American literature.
Often appears as...
- canonization of literature
- canonization of art
Usage tips
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Religious Specificity
Used specifically within the context of the Catholic Church, not other religions.
The canonization ritual in the Vatican drew thousands of believers.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Occasion
Refers to a formal process involving ceremonies and rites, not just a public opinion.
Her lifelong charity work led to her canonization.
Pro Tip 3/3Posthumous Recognition
Canonization usually happens after a person's death, not while they are alive.
He was a humble man, unrecognized till his canonization.
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beatificationdeificationelevateexaltationglorificationsainthoodsanctificationvenerate
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careful on a lot of matters including miracles but they actually do approve miracles and say that they really do happen in almost every canonization cause the Pope is declaring that a miracle was worked or two miracles were worked in order for the saint to be said
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careful on a lot of matters including miracles but they actually do approve miracles and say that they really do happen in almost every canonization cause the Pope is declaring that a miracle was worked or two miracles were worked in order for the saint to be said
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Harriet Beecher Stowe
American Author
To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe
American Author
To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization.
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