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Beatification

noun

A state of supreme happiness. Synonyms: beatitude, blessedness.

The action of rendering supremely blessed and extremely happy.

(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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