+Canonization is the solemn act by which a Christian church declares a deceased person a [Saint](/wiki/Saint), permitting public veneration. This formal process, often following rigorous investigation, recognizes a life of heroic [Virtue](/wiki/Virtue) and enduring holiness, offering a model for believers.
+## See also
+- [Beatification](/wiki/Beatification)
+- [Martyr](/wiki/Martyr)
+- [Hagiography](/wiki/Hagiography)
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