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canonize in German

canonize in German is heiligsprechen — canonize means to declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints.

canonize in German

heiligsprechen
verb
(chiefly, Roman Catholicism) To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints.

What does "canonize" mean?

  1. verb To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints.
  2. verb To regard as a saint; to glorify, to exalt to the highest honour.
  3. verb To formally declare (a piece of religious writing) to be part of the biblical canon.
  4. verb To regard (an artistic or written work or its creator) as one of a group that are representative of a particular field.
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What is "canonize" in German?

"canonize" in German is heiligsprechen. canonize means: To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints.

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