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Canonization is the method by which the Catholic Church formally enrols someone in the list of the Saints called the Roman Martyrology.
The process itself can only begin when five years have elapsed since the candidate's death, unless this is dispensed by the Pope (as in the cases of Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II). It begins at the local level, usually within the diocese where the candidate lived and/or died. When enough information on the candidate's virtues has been collated it is sent to the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of the Saints. At this point the candidate is known as 'Servant of God' and the Congregation assigns a Postular who will make a very thorough investigation into the Servant's life.
When the Congregation is satisfied that the candidate has fulfilled certain criteria it then makes a recommendation to the Pope for the heroic virtue of the candidate's life to be proclaimed. When the Pope makes this declaration the candidate has the title 'Venerable'.
The next stage is Beatification. To be named 'Blessed' means that the Church declares that it is 'worthy of belief' that the candidate is in Heaven. The formal act of Beatification only takes place when it is proven that one miracle has been wrought through the candidate's intercession.
For the final step of 'Canonization' another proven miracle is required and by naming someone 'Saint' means that the Church is proclaiming her belief that that person is certainly in Heaven.
One area that often fascinates people is the examination of the relics, the earthly remains of the Saints. While it is certainly true that many of the Saints bodies have been found incorrupt, it is not a universal phenomenon. Even if a body is found to be incorrupt this is not used as one of the 'miracles' required for Beatification/Canonization.
In the Roman Catholic Church, saints are first beatified and then undergo a process of canonisation to be recognised as a saint.
the process of canonization is the process of someone becoming a saint, usually this doesnt happen until many years after the person has died
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When did canonization start?
Canonization, the process of recognizing a person as a saint by the Catholic Church, began in the early church with the recognition of martyrs. The formal process of canonization, as we know it today, started in the 10th century. Pope John XV formalized the process in 993 AD.
What is the difference between sainthood and canonization?
Canonization is the Church's process of investigating a candidate to raise them to sainthood.
What do you call the process that names a person a saint?
The process is called canonization.
What is the process called when a holy person become a saint?
The process is called canonization.
How many miracles are necessary to be declared a saint?
With the revised canonization process put in place by John Paul II there are now just 2 miracles required for canonization - one for beatification and then a second for canonization.
When will Mother Teresa's canonization be?
The Cause for Sainthood of Mother Teresa is still in the canonization stage and no date for her canonization has been set.
Was St. Patrick ever canonized?
There was no formal process for canonization in place when Patrick died. He was proclaimed a saint by popular acclaim, probably with the approval of a bishop. The official process for canonization did not come until about the 12th century.
What is beautified in Catholic church?
It is when a person is believed to be "blessed" and is a part of the canonization process.
What is the word for being made a saint?
Canonization is the name of the process for declaring a saint.
When a person is declared a saint is called?
Canonization is the process of declaring a person to be a saint.
What is the process where by the church recognizes a person to be a saint or a model of holiness?
Canonisation, or it can be spelt: canonization
Who is St. Pius?
There are several popes named Pius who are saints, others who are in the process of canonization.
