sainthood

[ seynt-hood ]

noun

1. the character or status of a saint.
2. saints collectively.

ˈsainthood

/ ˈseɪnthʊd /

noun

1. the state or character of being a saint
2. saints collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of sainthood¹

First recorded in 1540–50; saint + -hood

Example Sentences

Miracles are typically investigated and assessed over a period of several months, with a person being eligible for sainthood after they have two to their name.

From BBC

In the book, Pagano doesn’t hold back about his disdain for the incomplete research behind Pius’ sainthood cause, which is now apparently on hold as scholars dissect the newly available documentation.

From Seattle Times

He noted that the actual process opened in 1905, and that it was Pope Benedict XVI who put her on the path to possible sainthood when he declared her venerable in 2010.

From Seattle Times

Central to the Lost Cause was the elevation of Robert E. Lee to sainthood.

From Salon

Beatification is a stage in the Roman Catholic Church towards canonisation or sainthood.

From BBC