Seligsprechung

beatification

noun ZAY-likh-shpre-khoong Rare

Usage Note

Seligsprechung is the Catholic act of beatification, the penultimate step before canonisation (Heiligsprechung). It is carried out by the Pope and requires verified miracles attributed to the candidate.

Examples

"Die Seligsprechung des Priesters zog Tausende von Gläubigen nach Rom."

Natural Translation

The beatification of the priest attracted thousands of faithful to Rome.

Literal Translation

The beatification of the priest drew thousands of faithful to Rome.

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