beatification — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The act of beatifying, or the state of being beatified; especially, in the Roman Catholic Church, the act or process of ascertaining and declaring that a deceased person is one of "the blessed," or has attained the second degree of sanctity, — usually a stage in the process of canonization.

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Noun

1. a state of supreme happiness

   Synonyms

   blessednessbeatitude

   Broader terms

   happinessfelicity

2. the action of rendering supremely blessed and extremely happy

   Broader terms

   action

3. (Roman Catholic Church) an act of the Pope who declares that a deceased person lived a holy life and is worthy of public veneration; a first step toward canonization

   Broader terms

   sanctification