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sainthood

 

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Noun sainthood has 2 senses
  1. sainthood - saints collectively
    --1 is a kind of
    group, grouping
    --1 has member: saint
  2. sainthood - the status and dignity of a saint
    --2 is a kind of
    position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situation

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Sainthood

Definition: Sainthood refers to the state or status of being recognized as a saint, especially in religious contexts.

Senses:

  • 1. The condition of being spiritually or morally holy.
  • 2. The status granted by a religious institution to a person who has lived an exceptional life of holiness and virtue.
  • 3. A particular group or category of saints within a religious tradition.
  • 4. The canonization process through which an individual becomes officially recognized as a saint.

Examples:

1. The monk's dedication to prayer and acts of service earned him sainthood.

2. Mother Teresa's selflessness and humanitarian work led to her eventual sainthood.

3. The Orthodox Church has its own set of criteria for determining individuals who achieve sainthood.

4. Pope Francis announced the canonization of the beloved nun, declaring her sainthood in a solemn ceremony.

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