canonize

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints.
2. 2
   To regard as a saint; to glorify, to exalt to the highest honour.
3. 3
   To formally declare (a piece of religious writing) to be part of the biblical canon.
4. 4
   To regard (an artistic or written work or its creator) as one of a group that are representative of a particular field.
5. 5
   Especially of a church: to give official approval to; to authorize, to sanction.