canonization Meaning and Definition
1. n. (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints
Canonization is the act by which the Orthodox, Oriental Orthodoxy, Roman Catholic, or Anglican Church declares that a person who has died was a saint, upon which declaration the person is included in the canon, or list, of recognized saints.
Synonyms account adoration adulation aggrandizement apotheosis approbation attention canonization celebration confidence consideration credit deference deification dignity distinction elevation esteem exaltation faith fame fealty glorification glory greatness high standing homage immortalization laud laurel lionization notice obeisance popularity praise prestige rank recognition renown reputation repute reverence tribute trust veneration worship wreath
Antonyms contempt
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