canonization

== English == === Alternative forms === canonisation (UK) === Etymology === From canonize + -ation. === Pronunciation === === Noun === canonization (countable and uncountable, plural canonizations) (Christianity) The final process or decree (following beatification) by which the name of a deceased person is placed in the catalogue (canon) of saints and commended to perpetual veneration and invocation. The state of being canonized or sainted. Introduction into a canon of artistic or literary works. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === canonization on Wikipedia.Wikipedia