canonization AmE , also: canonisation BrE

The cause for his canonization began on May 28, 1948.

More about the process can be found in the article on canonization.

This is the first step on the road to canonization.

There have been calls to open up his case for canonization.

Politics have always played a part in the canonization process.

"I've worked hard at being a good person, but I am not on the short list for canonization."

Beginning in 1996 attempts have been made toward his canonization.

"The canonization process will wait until the war is ended," he said.

To read about the specific steps in the canonization process, go to the next page.

"Do you mean to balance his canonization on a matter of philosophy?"

The cause for his canonization has been officially opened by the Church.

A second miracle would then be necessary for his canonization.

This is the second of the four steps on the path to canonization.

The canonization campaign may even be playing a role in the succession politics.

This did much to increase devotion to his cause for canonization.

The process by which someone becomes a saint is called canonization.

The cause for her canonization was opened but to date has not advanced.

She was also present for the final canonization ceremonies in October 2006.

For some reason, though, he was always against the canonization."

For both these canonizations there survive the evidence of witnesses.

In 1958 the cause for his canonization was begun and now is well advanced.

The Canonization process normally requires a 5 year waiting period.

Here it is important to realize that there was no formal process of canonization.

The day of her canonization, 1 May, was also celebrated during the high medieval period.

The process for her canonization is still in effect.