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Normally, a person would have to be dead at least five years before the process of canonization can be initiated. However, in extraordinary circumstances, the Pope can wave this requirement, as he has done in the case of Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II.
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Can anyone be a good saint?
Anyone can literally become a saint if your good
Why did Saint Sebastain become a saint?
Sebastian died the death of a martyr.
How did Saint Apollonia become a saint?
saint apollonia got burned to death and got her teeth ripped out
Who is the patron saint of a happy death?
St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, is considered the patron saint of a happy death.
What year did Saint Phoebe become a saint?
Saint Phoebe is considered a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church. She lived during the 1st century and was a deaconess in the early Christian church. She was recognized as a saint shortly after her death.
Did St. Christopher become a saint after or before his death?
To be declared a saint by the Church you must first die.
How did Stephen become a saint?
Stephen was a Christian martyr who was stoned to death for his faith. His martyrdom is recorded in the Bible in the book of Acts. As the first Christian martyr, Stephen's devotion to God and forgiveness of his persecutors led to his recognition as a saint in the Christian tradition.
When did St. Bernadette become a saint?
She became a saint when she entered Heaven upon her death. She was canonized a saint on December 8, 1933, by Pope Pius XI.
Why did Saint Agnes become a saint?
St. Agnes died as a martyr - considered automatic sainthood by the early Christian community.
How did Saint Vitus become a saint?
St. Vitus was martyred for his faith and early Christians considered all martyrs to be saints.
What did saint agnes do to become a saint?
St. Agnes died as a martyr - considered automatic sainthood by the early Christian community.
What did St. Mary do that she became a saint?
Mary consented to become the mother of God's son. That, in itself, was sufficient grounds for her to be considered a saint.
