Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    Does the word beatification have any religious meaning? What does it mean?

    Question #111572. Asked by 29CoveRoad. (Dec 19 09 12:31 PM)


    cbethlem

    		according to wikipedia it has a religious meaning: Beatification (from Latin beatus, blessed, via Greek ìáêÜñéïò, makarios and Latin facere, make) is a recognition accorded by the Catholic Church of a dead person's accession to Heaven and capacity to intercede on behalf of individuals who pray in his or her name (intercession of saints). Beatification is the third of the four steps in the canonization process. A person who is beatified is given the title "Blessed"

    [See link on second post -- Zb]

    Dec 19 09, 12:33 PM
    rfcneil

    		It means to be blessed. "Pope John Paul II beatified more people than many of his predecessors combined".

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatification

    Dec 19 09, 12:36 PM
    davejacobs

    		I thought it was solely a religious term. The beatitudes are stated by Jesus in St Matthew's gospel. A pity this link is spoiled by the writer misspelling Matthew as Mattew!
    http://www.wallpaperama.com/disp-post58.html

    Dec 20 09, 2:11 AM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    There are many named organised walks (such as the one to Aldermaston...) that have/had a political or religious point to make. There is one that cannot be said to have any real reason other than its very descriptive name, which consists of the same word three times repeated, but each time with a totally different meaning. Where, when and what - and which cunning carnivore was often involved somewhere along the line?

    What French word meaning 'a small restaurant serving alcoholic drinks' is derived from a Walloon word meaning 'a pole for tethering a cow'?

    This word is given to type of evergreen shrub and also to a marine animal. However, there is a third meaning of the word. What is the word, and how does it connect to a TV character?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 The As Have it
    The ayes have it. All these questions have to do with places that not only start with 'A' but also end with 'a'.
    		Alphabetical Places Average
    10 Q
    minch
    Aug 15 00
    6690 plays
    2 Religious Superstitions
    These are a few superstitions that have become associated with religion over time, but particularly so around the celebration of Easter.
    		Superstitions, Magic and Phobias Tough
    10 Q
    Creedy
    Aug 07 10
    729 plays
    3 Religious Descriptions
    Based on the brief descriptions provided, select the correct religion.
    		Religion Mixture Difficult
    5 Q
    ravenskye
    Nov 09 00
    3237 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.