If you are in a state of grace in the eyes of the Lord, you are a saint. However, to be canonized a saint, you must be dead.
If you are in a state of grace in the eyes of the Lord, you are a saint. However, to be canonized a saint, you must be dead.
Saint Gerard Majella was known for his deep piety, humility, and devotion to helping others, especially the poor and marginalized. He lived a holy life marked by extraordinary acts of charity and selflessness. After his death, he quickly became venerated as a saint due to the numerous miracles attributed to his intercession, leading to his canonization by the Catholic Church.
No he is not alive because Saint Nick is not Alive either
Matthew was declared a saint very early in the history of the church. He was one of the original 12 apostles of Jesus. Tradition states that he was skinned alive for his faith in India.
She was alive. Once she ceased to be alive, she became a saint. Beyond that fact, there is no reliable information about the life of Saint Lucy.
To become a saint, a person must have been holy while they were alive. They must also have performed 2 miracles after their death.
The Catholic Church considers that anyone, alive or dead, who is in the eyes of Our Lord in a state of grace, to be a member of the Communion of Saints. However, Saint Francis Xavier was officially recognized as being a saint on 12 March 1622 by Pope Gregory XV.
Yes, Saint Peter was the pope at the time.
The Apostle Bartholomew is said to have been skinned alive.
There is no saint named Luck.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, was canonized for his exemplary life of devotion to God, his spiritual writings, and his leadership in the Catholic Church. He devoted his life to promoting faith and spirituality, establishing the Society of Jesus and contributing to the Counter-Reformation. His dedication to education and mission work also played a significant role in his canonization.
In Catholicism one must first die before they can earn the title 'saint.' Alexis died llong ago.