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In the second century, Tertullian described Paul as a spadone, which can be translated as 'eunuch', but can also be understood as a metaphor for celibacy. It seems that Tertullian did refer to Paul as actually being castrated, but care must be exercised in relying solely on a second century source. It may be that Paul 'became' a eunuch in the fertile mind of a second-century Church Father.
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What was Saint Paul's life like?
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How did Saint Paul live his life?
He made his life making tents.
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For a lengthy biography of Saint Vincent de Paul, click on this link to the Catholic Encyclopedia
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Roman Catholic AnswerA saint is anyone who is in heaven. The only way you can get to heaven is to be perfect and to follow the Will of God for you. St. Paul did the Will of God in his life, died, and went to heaven. If you want to know more about his life, read the Acts of the Apostles, and his letters in the New Testament.
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