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As a general rule, a person must be dead at least 5 years before a cause for sainthood can be opened. However, the Pope has the discretion to dispense with this rule.
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How did Saint Anne follow Jesus?
St. Anne was probably long dead before Jesus began his public ministry.
Is Saint André dead?
One of the first requirements to becoming a saint is you must be dead. Notice the title before Andre's name? Yes, he is dead.
What drew Saint Elizabeth the mother of John to Christ and the Church?
Elizabeth was long dead before Christ began his public ministry and founded the Church
How long has Saint Nicholas been dead?
Saint Nicholas has been dead since December 6, 343. Saint Nicholas was referred to as the "wonderworker", and his likeness has attributed to the story of Santa Claus.
How long do you have to be dead to become a saint?
Generally, a person must be dead at least 5 years before a cause for sainthood can be opened. However, the pope has discretionary power here and can dispense with the time requirement.
How long was Saint Joan dead before becoming canonized?
Even though she died 30th May 1431, she wasn't made a saint until 16th May 1920. That's about 488 years or so. .
How long does it take before you smell a dead animal?
how long does it take before you can smell s dead animal
How long is Saint Patrick dead?
St. Patrick died about the year 461.
Was Saint Hope named a saint in 2004?
No, Saint Hope is a legendary saint who was declared a saint long before the canonization process was in place, not in 2004.
Who beatified Saint Paul?
Saint Paul was neither beatified not canonized. He was declared a saint long before the canonization process was introduced.
What does it mean when did your saint become a saint?
It means when did the saint get canonize or when did the Church declare that person to be a saint. Canonization/canonize is when the Catholic church declares a dead person to be a saint. It's a long and lengthy process to declare/canonize a person to be a saint.
When was Saint Scholastica canonized?
Saint Scholastica was not officially canonized by the Catholic Church with a formal process, as she was recognized as a saint in the early Christian centuries. Her feast day is celebrated on February 10th.
