At 11:34 AM 1/30/02 -0800 Jeffrey Miller wrote: >Speaking of saints, what IS the procession? I've got oodles of terms >floating in my head, like canonization, beautification, sainthood, etc..
Beatification makes one officially recognized as "blessed." Canonization makes one officially recognized as a "Saint" - although anyone in heaven is considered to be a Saint. Here's the relevant summary: http://www.catholic-pages.com/saints/process.asp JDG __________________________________________________________ John D. Giorgis - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - ICQ #3527685 "Our campaign against international terrorism does not represent some sort of 'clash of civilizations.' Instead, it is a clash between civilization and those who would destroy it." -Amb. Richard N. Haass
