Beatifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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beatifying

 

[ ˈbiːətɪfaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

religious context

The term 'beatifying' refers to the process of declaring a deceased person as blessed, an important step in the Roman Catholic Church's canonization process. This declaration indicates that the person is now in heaven and can intercede on behalf of the faithful. The individual is typically recognized for having lived a life of exceptional virtue or holiness. Beatification often involves verifying miracles attributed to the intercession of the individual. It is a key process in recognizing the spiritual significance of individuals within the church.

Synonyms

bless, canonize, hallow, sacralize, sanctify

Examples of usage

  • The church is currently beatifying several candidates.
  • She was beatified after her miraculous healing was confirmed.
  • The beatifying ceremony took place in St. Peter's Basilica.
  • He hopes to be beatified for his devout dedication to charity.

Translations

Translations of the word "beatifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 beatificando

🇮🇳 सुंदर बनाना

🇩🇪 verherrlichend

🇮🇩 memuliakan

🇺🇦 благословення

🇵🇱 uczczenie

🇯🇵 美化する

🇫🇷 béatifiant

🇪🇸 beatificante

🇹🇷 beatifikasyon

🇰🇷 미화하는

🇸🇦 تقديس

🇨🇿 blahoslavení

🇸🇰 blahoslavenie

🇨🇳 美化

🇸🇮 beatificiranje

🇮🇸 blessun

🇰🇿 бақыттандыру

🇬🇪 ბედნიერება

🇦🇿 bəxt gətirmək

🇲🇽 beatificando

Word origin

The word 'beatifying' comes from the Latin term 'beatificare,' which means 'to make happy' or 'to bless.' This Latin term is derived from 'beatus,' meaning 'blessed' or 'happy.' The process is a significant aspect of the Catholic Church, tracing back to its efforts to formally recognize individuals who have exhibited extraordinary faith and virtue. The concept of beatification has evolved over centuries, becoming a formalized process in the church's bureaucracy, especially as the church institutionalized the recognition of saints. By the 13th century, the papacy had established detailed procedures for the beatification of candidates, with the modern definitions and practices largely codified in the latter half of the 20th century. Beatification is, thus, deeply rooted in religious tradition and reflects the church's commitment to acknowledging the lives of those who have led exemplary lives of faith.