Beatification

Pronunciation: /biːˌætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of beatification

noun the state of being recognized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church

Example Sentences

A1 The beatification of Mother Teresa was a significant event for Catholics.

A2 Many people attended the beatification ceremony of the local priest.

B1 The beatification process requires evidence of miracles attributed to the candidate.

B2 Pope John Paul II oversaw the beatification of many individuals during his papacy.

C1 The beatification of martyrs is often a solemn and revered occasion in the Catholic Church.

C2 The beatification of a person involves a thorough investigation into their life and virtues.

Examples of beatification in a Sentence

formal The beatification process for the candidate has been initiated by the Vatican.

informal They are planning a big celebration for the beatification of the local saint.

slang Did you hear about the beatification party happening next week?

figurative The beatification of her character was evident in the way she always helped others without expecting anything in return.

Grammatical Forms of beatification

• past tense: beatified
• plural: beatifications
• comparative: more beatified
• superlative: most beatified
• present tense: beatifies
• future tense: will beatify
• perfect tense: has beatified
• continuous tense: is beatifying
• singular: beatification
• positive degree: beatified
• infinitive: to beatify
• gerund: beatifying
• participle: beatifying

Origin and Evolution of beatification

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'beatification' originated from the Latin word 'beatificare', which means 'to make blessed'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to refer to the act of declaring a deceased person to be among the blessed in heaven, the term 'beatification' has evolved to also be used in a more general sense to describe the act of glorifying or praising someone or something.