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Canonization

usgb/ˌkænənəˈzeɪʃn/Volume
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Religious Specificity

Used specifically within the context of the Catholic Church, not other religions.

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The canonization ritual in the Vatican drew thousands of believers.
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Formal Occasion

Refers to a formal process involving ceremonies and rites, not just a public opinion.

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Her lifelong charity work led to her canonization.
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Posthumous Recognition

Canonization usually happens after a person's death, not while they are alive.

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He was a humble man, unrecognized till his canonization.
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