beatus
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A title for a person declared blessed by the Catholic Church but not a saint
- other
- /ˈbiːətəs/
- Formal
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- Pilgrims traveled to honor beatus Carlo Acutis at his tomb.
Examples
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Pope Francis canonized several individuals who were previously recognized as beatus by earlier popes.
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After the miracle was recognized, she was declared beatus by the Vatican.
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The church celebrated the feast day of beatus John Paul II.
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He is beatus.
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The beatus was honored!
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The faithful gathered to pray for the intercession of beatus John XXIII during the annual celebration.
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During the ceremony, the church praised beatus Teresa of Calcutta for her humanitarian work.
How Holy
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Beatus is a title that comes from Latin meaning 'blessed' and is used by the Catholic Church for someone who has been beatified, declared 'blessed' but not yet a saint. So calling a person beatus means they have official recognition as blessed, one step before sainthood.