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/kˌænənaɪzˈeɪʃən/
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NOUN
- (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints
How To Use canonisation In A Sentence
- The date of his canonisation is unknown, although Archdeacon Hermann appears to state that it happened in the reign of Athelstan (924 – 939). Archive 2007-05-13
- One of the major events to take place in the month of June was the Canonisation of Padre Pio - a Capuchin monk with a huge Irish following.
- It condemned the saints as “evil-doing sinners” and said their canonisation was a “gross insult to the Chinese people's patriotic resistance against foreign aggression and oppression”.
- Their beatification at a ceremony in St Peter's Square marks the final step before actual canonisation through the Roman Catholic Church.
- The first Chapter to be established was in Albany, New York, where those who helped him in the earlier days of his apostolate have banded together to promote his Cause for Canonisation.
- ROME: Mary MacKillop's canonisation, which is regarded as a sure thing after Pope Benedict XVI's confirmation of the proofs regarding her second miracle, will take place under his policy of restoring solemnity to canonisations. The Sydney Morning Herald News Headlines
- The canonisation is the highlight of a 10-day itinerary that takes in the greatest cities and landmarks of Italy, including Rome, Florence and Venice, priced from $3479* per person twin share. ETravelBlackboard.com
- Once declared a holy person, the next step is beatification and finally canonisation.
- The canonisation is the culmination of a detailed protocol after Cardinal Tisserant commenced the diocesan process for her beatification in 1953 and declared her a Servant of God. The Hindu - Front Page
- The novena is prayed on the 9 days prior to the anniversary day of his canonisation. posted by John at 3: 19 PM 03/01/2003 - 04/01/2003