sainthood

• Nom désignant l'état, le statut ou la dignité d'être saint, ainsi que l'ensemble des saints (ou la communion des saints).

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.

   sainteté collective

   • 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.

   Sainteté (statut de saint)

   • 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.

   Synonymesholinesssaintlinesssanctitudesanctity