beatification
/biˌætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- In the Roman Catholic Church, a ceremony that declares a dead person is blessed and worthy of public veneration, often a step before sainthood.
- The beatification of the nun drew thousands of pilgrims to the cathedral.
- After her beatification, many churches displayed her image.
- The pope announced the beatification of the missionary for his heroic virtues.
- The act of making someone supremely happy or blessed.
- He spoke of the beatification he felt when he first held his newborn child.
- The surprise party was a moment of pure beatification for the birthday girl.
- The poet described the beatification of the soul in the presence of true love.