noun

sanctification

sanctification

The process of sanctification is a lifelong journey.

The process of sanctification is a lifelong journey.

((of sth.)) the act of making (sth.) holy The sanctification of the temple was a solemn event.

Synonyms: consecration, purification; Antonyms: desecration, profanation

From Latin 'sanctus' (holy) + 'facere' (to make). Literally 'the act of making holy'.

Think of 'saint-ification' – the process of making something or someone like a saint (holy).

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