Synonyms of integrity include rectitude, honesty,
forthrightness, straightforwardness, incorruptibility, principle,
sincerity, goodness, incorruption, righteousness, virtue,
honestness, probity, purity, candor, and honorableness.
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Some well-known saints whose bodies are considered incorrupt include Saint Bernadette Soubirous, Saint Vincent de Paul, Saint John Vianney, and Saint Catherine Labouré. Incorruptibility is when a deceased person's body does not decay as expected, often seen as a sign of sanctity in Catholicism.
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Yes, if there is a legitimate purpose for the action. It is not
unusual for the Catholic Church itself to disinter an individual
who has a cause for sainthood to verify that the individual did
exist, to check for any signs of incorruptibility and to remove
relics. This practice had, by and large, been abandoned now,
especially for modern saints whose existence and death and burial
are not in question.
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The body of Saint Francis Xavier, who died in 1552, was initially well-preserved through mummification techniques and enshrined in several locations. However, over time, the body might have deteriorated due to natural processes despite efforts to maintain it. Various factors such as environmental conditions and preservation methods can influence the state of mummified remains.