Usage Note
Kanonisa is from Spanish canonizar and is used primarily in a Roman Catholic religious context to mean the official process by which the Pope declares a deceased person a saint. The Philippines, being predominantly Catholic, uses this term regularly in religious discourse and news coverage of Vatican announcements.
Examples
" Kakanonisahin ng Papa ang santo. "
Natural Translation
The Pope will canonize the saint.
Literal Translation
Will-canonize of-the Pope the saint.
" Isang pormal na kanonisa ang mangyayari. "
Natural Translation
A formal canonization will happen.
Literal Translation
A formal that canonize the will-happen.
" Bago kanonisahin ng Simbahan ang isang martir, sinusuri muna nang masinsinan ang kaniyang buhay at ang mga himalang iniugnay sa kaniya. "
Natural Translation
Before the Church canonizes a martyr, his or her life and the miracles attributed to them are first examined thoroughly.
Literal Translation
Before canonize of-the Church the one martyr, examined first thoroughly the his/her life and the miracles that-attributed to him/her.
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