Canonized meaning : To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints. To regard as a saint; to glorify, to exalt to the highest honour. To formally declare (a piece of religious writing) to be part of the biblical canon. (by extension) To regard (an artistic or written work) as one of a group of works representative of a particular field. Especially of a church: to give official approval to; to authorize, to sanction. Made part of the canon; made official. In the Roman Catholic Church, officially declared a saint.