Pre-congregation canonization, also known as equipollent or equivalent canonization, is a process in the Catholic Church where the Pope declares a deceased person a saint without the formal canonization process. This recognition is based on longstanding devotion and cult to the individual, as well as evidence of their holiness and miracles attributed to their intercession. Pre-congregation canonization is rare and requires thorough investigation and approval by the Pope.
We anxiously await Mother Teresa's impending canonization.
Canonization of the Romanovs was born on 1868-05-18.
Canonization of the Romanovs died on 1918-07-17.
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Canonization is the Church's process of investigating a candidate to raise them to sainthood.
"The Canonization" is a poem by John Donne that was first published in 1633 in his collection of poetry called "Songs and Sonnets."
The Cause for Sainthood of Mother Teresa is still in the canonization stage and no date for her canonization has been set.
With the revised canonization process put in place by John Paul II there are now just 2 miracles required for canonization - one for beatification and then a second for canonization.
Catholics, Orthodox and Anglicans practice canonization but the Catholics use it more frequently.
Canonization, the process of recognizing a person as a saint by the Catholic Church, began in the early church with the recognition of martyrs. The formal process of canonization, as we know it today, started in the 10th century. Pope John XV formalized the process in 993 AD.
The date of canonization refers to when an individual is officially recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church. Canonization typically involves a formal process and declaration by the Pope, confirming the individual's status as a saint.
The canonization day is the date that a particular saint is declared a saint by the Holy Father. It is usually accompanied by a special Mass and ceremonies.