Usage Note
Kanonisasyon refers to the formal Catholic Church process of declaring a person a saint. In the Philippines, the canonization of Filipino martyrs like Pedro Calungsod is a significant religious and national event that draws widespread attention and celebration across the country.
Examples
" Malapit na ang kanonisasyon niya. "
Natural Translation
His canonization is near.
Literal Translation
Near already the canonization his.
" Ang kanonisasyon ni Pedro Calungsod ay ipinagdiwang sa buong bansa. "
Natural Translation
The canonization of Pedro Calungsod was celebrated throughout the country.
Literal Translation
The canonization of Pedro Calungsod was celebrated in-the whole country.
" Libu-libong deboto ang dumagsa sa Roma upang saksihan ang kanonisasyon ng martir na matagal nang minamahal ng buong bansa. "
Natural Translation
Thousands of devotees flocked to Rome to witness the canonization of the martyr long beloved by the whole country.
Literal Translation
Thousand devotees the flocked to Rome to witness the canonization of-the martyr that long already beloved of-the whole country.
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