beatification

noun

(Roman Catholic Church) an act of the Pope who declares that a deceased person lived a holy life and is worthy of public veneration

the action of rendering supremely blessed and extremely happy

a state of supreme happiness

Roots

beatusbeat- · Latin · blessed, happy

Synonyms for beatification

canonizationn sainthoodn blessednessn beatituden sanctificationn consecrationn deificationn

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