canonization
noun[CorU]
(UKusuallycanonisation)uk/ˌkæn.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/us/ˌkæn.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/theofficialannouncementin theRomanCatholicChurchthat adeadpersonis asaint:
封圣（正式宣布某位逝者为圣人的天主教仪式）the canonization ofMotherTeresa特蕾莎修女的封圣仪式
The canonizationMasswascelebratedin St Peter's Square.封圣弥撒在圣彼得广场举行。
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canonize
- Theformalcanonizationprocessis about 1,000yearsold.
- AMasswill becelebratedon theanniversaryof Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization.
- Beatifications and canonizations areannouncedin apapalbull.
Religious ceremonies & prayers
- alleluia
- amen
- anoint
- anointed
- anointment
- communicant
- communion
- confirm
- confirmation
- consecrate
- invocation
- litany
- liturgical
- liturgy
- ordain
- sacramental
- thanksgiving
- the last rites
- unction
- vespers
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