(Christianity) The final process or decree (following beatification) by which the name of a deceased person is placed in the catalogue (canon) of saints and commended to perpetual veneration and invocation.

canonical

Present in a canon, religious or otherwise. / According to recognised or orthodox rules. / Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner. / Prototypical.

(plural only) The formal robes of a priest. / (Internet) A URL presented in canonical form.

(chiefly Roman Catholicism) To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints. / (figuratively) To regard as a saint; to glorify, to exalt to the highest honour.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of canonize

present participle of canonize

The degree to which something is canonical.

The condition of being canonical

plural of canonical / The dress prescribed by canon to be worn by a clergyman when officiating.