What is Canonization?
Simply put, canonization is the process by which an individual is elevated to sainthood by the Catholic Church.
Saints are presented to believers as role models whose lives are considered worthy of imitation.
The word "canonization" comes from the Greek word "kanon", which means a standard or measuring rod.
The Significance of Saints
"By canonizing some of the faithful, the Church recognizes the power of the Spirit and sustains the hope of believers by proposing the saints to them as models and intercessors."
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