noun
- the state or quality of being a saint; holiness or sanctity
- the status of being officially recognized as a saint by a religious authority
Usage: religious
Examples
- The monk’s life of prayer and service led many to believe in his saintship.
- Her acts of charity and devotion were seen as evidence of her saintship.
- The church investigated claims of miracles before considering his saintship.
- Medieval writers often described the saintship of holy figures.
- The process of achieving saintship requires extensive documentation.
- His reputation for saintship grew after his death.