beatification
[ bee-at-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]
/ biˌæt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
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noun
the act of beatifying.
the state of being beatified.
Roman Catholic Church. the official act of the pope whereby a deceased person is declared to be enjoying the happiness of heaven, and therefore a proper subject of religious honor and public cult in certain places.
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