sainthood

• Sustantivo que designa el conjunto de los santos, así como el estado, estatus o dignidad de ser santo; también la condición o cualidad de santidad reconocida por la Iglesia.

A noun referring to the collective body of saints, or the state, status, and dignity of being a saint.

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1. Saints collectivelyC1formal

   All saints considered as a group; the body of saints.

   santidad colectiva

   • The church venerates the entire sainthood.
   • Many aspire to join the sainthood through their deeds.
   • The history of sainthood is rich with stories of devotion.

2. Status of a saintC1formal

   The condition or dignity of being a saint, often recognized by a religious institution.

   Santidad

   • She was granted sainthood after a long process of canonization.
   • The ceremony celebrated his elevation to sainthood.
   • Sainthood is considered the highest spiritual honor in many traditions.

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