beatification
noun [ C or U ] uk/biˌæt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us/biˌæt̬.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
宣福礼（在葬礼上正式宣布逝者生前德行高尚的天主教仪式，通常作为加封该逝者为圣人的第一步）
the formal announcement in the Roman Catholic Church that someone who is dead has lived a holy life, usually as the first stage of making that person a saint
Beatification of the two martyrs can lead to their canonization as saints. 两位烈士的宣福礼后可能就会加封他们为圣人。
Mother Teresa was on the fast track to recognition of her sainthood, with beatification the first step. 对特蕾莎修女圣徒身份的确认得到加快受理，第一步是宣福礼。
受福，宣福
the idea that someone should be recognized by everyone as being extremely good or perfect
The editorial said a statue of Adams would be the political equivalent of beatification. 社论说为亚当斯制作雕像将在政治上等同于为他行宣福礼。
His latest film convinced producers that this actor is ready for cinematic beatification. 他的最新电影让制片人相信，这位演员已经准备好接受银屏世界的宣福了。
See: beatify
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- The Pope took the unprecedented step of scrapping the traditional five-year waiting period for beatification.
- Pope John Paul II presided over the beatification ceremony at St Peter's Square.
- This weekend, the beatification of the singer Nico continues with a tribute concert at London's South Bank.