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saints

/seɪnts/

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noun

Heilige

A person whom a church or another religious group has officially recognised as especially holy or godly; one eminent for piety and virtue.

Examples :

"Kateri Tekakwitha was proclaimed a saint."

Kateri Tekakwitha wurde zur Heiligen erklärt.

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noun

Heiliger, Wohltäter

(by extension) A person with positive qualities; one who does good.

Examples :

"Dorothy Day was a living saint."

Dorothy Day war eine lebende Wohltäterin.

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noun

Heilige

One of the blessed in heaven.

Examples :

"Many people believe that saints in heaven watch over us and offer guidance. "

Viele Menschen glauben, dass Heilige im Himmel über uns wachen und uns Führung geben.

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noun

Heiliger, Heilige

Examples :

"Many churches display saints made of wood or metal as objects of veneration. "

Viele Kirchen stellen Heilige aus Holz oder Metall als Objekte der Verehrung aus.

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verb

Heiligsprechen

To canonize, to formally recognize someone as a saint.

Examples :

"Many wish to see Pope John Paul II sainted immediately."

Viele wünschen sich, dass Papst Johannes Paul II. sofort heiliggesprochen wird.

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