beatify

1. V-T When the Catholic church beatifies someone who is dead, it declares officially that they were a holy person, usually as the first step toward making them a saint. (為逝者)行宣福禮

In May, Pope John Paul is to beatify Gianna Beretta. 五月份，約翰·保羅教皇將為吉娜·伯萊塔宣福。

2. beatificationN-UNCOUNT

Thousands attended the beatification of Juan Diego. 數(shù)千人參加了胡安·迪亞哥的宣福儀式。