Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

beatification

noun

/ˌbiːˌætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of declaring a deceased person as being in a state of bliss, allowing them to be honored and recognized as a saint’s first step in the canonization process.

Examples

Mother Teresa’s beatification took place in 2003, marking her as a significant figure in the Catholic Church.
The Pope announced the beatification of the missionary known for her work with the poor.

Meaning

Beatification refers to the recognition by the church that a person has led a life of heroic virtue and is now in heaven, which allows for public veneration.