Canonized: meaning, definitions and examples
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canonized
[ ˈkænənaɪzd ]
religious context
To canonize someone is to officially declare them a saint in the Christian church. This process involves a thorough investigation into the person's life and miracles attributed to them, culminating in their recognition of holiness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The church decided to canonize her after verifying the miracles.
- He was canonized due to his extensive charitable work.
- Many saints were canonized in the early centuries of Christianity.
Translations
Translations of the word "canonized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 canonizado
🇮🇳 संत्ति
🇩🇪 heiliggesprochen
🇮🇩 dikanonisasi
🇺🇦 канонізований
🇵🇱 kanonizowany
🇯🇵 列聖された
🇫🇷 canonisé
🇪🇸 canonizado
🇹🇷 kanonize edilmiş
🇰🇷 성인으로 선언된
🇸🇦 مُقَدَّس
🇨🇿 kanonizovaný
🇸🇰 kanonizovaný
🇨🇳 被封圣
🇸🇮 kanoniziran
🇮🇸 heilagaður
🇰🇿 канондалған
🇬🇪 კანონიზებული
🇦🇿 kanonizə edilmiş
🇲🇽 canonizado
Etymology
The term 'canonize' originates from the Latin word 'canonizare,' which means 'to place on the list.' It evolved from the Greek word 'kanon,' meaning 'rule' or 'standard.' The process of canonization began in the early Christian communities as a way to recognize individuals who had led lives of exceptional virtue and were believed to be in heaven. Initially, the recognition of saints was informal, but by the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church established formal procedures for canonization, including rigorous investigations into the individual’s life and reports of miracles after their death. The formalization allowed the Church to maintain authority over the sainthood process and ensure that the criteria for sainthood aligned with Catholic teachings. Today, the Catholic Church maintains a clear, detailed process for canonization, reflecting a deeply rooted tradition in Christianity.