beatificate

Meanings

• Verb

  To declare or make someone a blessed saint, especially after their death.

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Rhymes

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celebrate , contemplate , venerate

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Variants

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beatification , beatifications , beatified , beatifies , beatify , beatifying

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'beatificare', meaning 'to make blessed'.

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Trivia

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1. The beatification process was first formalized in the 13th century by Pope Gregory IX.

2. Beatification ceremonies often include the reading of a decree by the Pope and the display of the candidate's relics.

3. The first known person to be beatified was Saint Quintus of Siena, in the 13th century.

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1. Canonization: The final step in the process of recognizing a saint, following beatification. Canonization confirms the person's entry into heaven and their ability to intercede on behalf of the faithful.

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Culture

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In the context of the Catholic Church, the beatification process is the recognition of a deceased person's heroic virtues and their potential for intercession in heaven. This process involves a thorough investigation into the person's life and works, as well as their reputation for holiness.

How to Memorize "beatificate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of blessing or declaring someone a saint. Visualize the ceremony and the joyful crowd.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'beatificate' with the Catholic Church and the process of sainthood.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'beatificare' and its meaning 'to make blessed'.

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