
Canonization
Religious Specificity
Used specifically within the context of the Catholic Church, not other religions.
The canonization ritual in the Vatican drew thousands of believers.
Formal Occasion
Refers to a formal process involving ceremonies and rites, not just a public opinion.
Her lifelong charity work led to her canonization.
Posthumous Recognition
Canonization usually happens after a person's death, not while they are alive.
He was a humble man, unrecognized till his canonization.
Compare with
BeatificationDeificationElevateExaltationGlorificationSainthoodSanctificationVenerate
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