beatification, n.
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(beatifications)
(Roman Catholic Church) an act of the Pope who declares that a deceased person lived a holy life and is worthy of public veneration; a first step toward canonization
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beatification
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the action of rendering supremely blessed and extremely happy
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a state of supreme happiness
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beatification beatitude blessedness
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