Sainthood: meaning, definitions and examples
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sainthood
[ หseษชntสฮธ ]
religious status
Sainthood is the status of being recognized as a saint by the church or religious authority. It signifies an individualโs exceptional holiness or virtue, often exemplified through miracles attributed to them after death. The process of canonization involves extensive investigation and documentation of the individualโs life and works.
Synonyms
beatification, holiness, martyrdom, sanctity.
Examples of usage
- She dedicated her life to charity and was later granted sainthood.
- The church is in the process of reviewing evidence for her sainthood.
- His extraordinary deeds earned him the title of sainthood.
- Sainthood is often celebrated with a feast day in honor of the individual.
Translations
Translations of the word "sainthood" in other languages:
๐ต๐น santidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Heiligkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesucian
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒัััััั
๐ต๐ฑ ลwiฤtoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ๆง
๐ซ๐ท saintetรฉ
๐ช๐ธ santidad
๐น๐ท kutsallฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฑ์ค๋ฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฏุงุณุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ svatost
๐ธ๐ฐ svรคtosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฃๆด
๐ธ๐ฎ svetost
๐ฎ๐ธ heilagleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฒัััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผqษddษslik
๐ฒ๐ฝ santidad
Etymology
The word 'sainthood' originates from the Middle English term 'seinthede', which was derived from the Old English 'seint' (saint) combined with 'hood', a suffix denoting a state or condition. Sainthood has its roots in the early Christian tradition, where individuals who exhibited extraordinary faith, moral integrity, or suffered martyrdom for their beliefs were venerated. This practice intensified during the Middle Ages, with the Catholic Church formalizing the process of canonization in the 12th century. The term emphasizes the collective understanding of the revered status of saints across various cultures, reflecting both religious recognition and the broader communal respect bestowed upon these individuals.