Canonizant

/ˈkænənɪzænt/ noun

Definition

A person who is being considered for canonization as a saint, or who is in the process of becoming recognized as a saint.

Etymology

From canonize plus -ant suffix (indicating a person undergoing a process or action). It literally means 'one who is being canonized.'

Kelly Says

A canonizant must have documented miracles attributed to their prayers—you need evidence that something medically impossible was cured when people prayed for their help.

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