Canonization

:This article discusses the process of declaring saints. For the canonization of Scripture, see Biblical canon.

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Canonization is the process of declaring someone a saint and involves proving that a candidate has lived in such a way that he or she is worthy of sainthood. It is currently practiced by the Roman Catholic Church and its appendages, by the Eastern Orthodox Church, and by the Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Related Topics:
Saint - Roman Catholic Church - Eastern Orthodox Church - Oriental Orthodox Churches

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