0
Christopher is a legendary saint who may, or may not have, existed. We know little about him and most of that is legend. St. Christopher was declared a saint before the official canonization process was instituted in the 12th century. He would have been declared a saint to the bishop by those who knew him best and were familiar with his life and merits. The local bishop would them make the decision. Today only the pope can declare saints after years of study by the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints in the Vatican. The church does not create saints. Only God can do that. The Church "screens" candidates for sainthood to determine if they had a life worthy of emmulation. In other words, do they make good role models. Also, the Church has to be assured that the person is actually in Heaven. That is the reason that today a number of miracles must be verified before a person can be declared a saint.
What else can I help you with?
When was Saint Christopher beatified?
St. Christopher was neither beatified nor canonized.
When was st Francis canonized?
St. Francis Xavier was canonized with fellow missionary St. Ignatius in 1622.
Which pope canonized St. Christopher in the 1960's?
Christopher was not canonized in 1960. He is a legendary saint who may, or may not have existed. Tradition tells us he was a martyr for his faith in the early years of the church. There was no official canonization process at the time so Christopher would have been declared a saint by popular acclamation, probably to a bishop.
When was St. Eligius canonized?
St. Eligius was canonized in the Pre-Congregation era. This was when people were often canonized because of their popularity while they were alive.
Who canonized St. Etheldreda?
St. Etheldreda was canonized by Pope Celestine III in 1198.
When was Saint Anselm canonized?
St. Anselm was canonized in 1494.
Who are the five canonized saints?
There are thousands of canonized saints, not just five.
Was St. Patrick canonized?
No, Saint Patrick was never formally canonized
Was St Odilia canonized?
Yes, St. Odilia was canonized. She is known as a patron saint of the blind and visual difficulties.
Which pope canonized St. Clare?
St. Clare of Assisi was canonized on September 26, 1255, by Pope Alexander IV.
Who canonized St. Catherine of Siena?
Catherine was canonized in July of 1461 by Pope Pius II.
When was St. Juan Diego canonized?
Juan Diego was canonized on July 31, 2002.
