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The Catholics have some requirements for a person to become a saint. Included are two verified miracles, such as healing someone.
The Bible doesn't record any such miracles by John the Baptist.
I suppose the Catholic Church makes allowances for some of the New Testament characters.
On the other hand, all believers in the New Testament are called saints, so in that manner, he was, and so are we today.
Catholic AnswerSt. John the Baptist is a saint because he is in heaven. What got him there was doing our Lord's Will and dying as a martyr for the faith when he was beheaded by King Herod.
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When did Saint John Paul the Baptist become a saint?
There is a St. John the Baptist but no St. John Paul the Baptist.
Who were the parents of Saint John the Baptist?
The parents of St. John the Baptist were Elizabeth and Zacharia
When is St. John the Baptist's saint day?
June 24is the feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist.
Is St. John the Baptist the patron saint of tomorrow?
The feast day of John the Baptist is June 24.
St John the Baptist was venerated?
Yes, he is a great Saint.
What is St. Elizabeth patron saint of?
St. Elizabeth, the mother of St. John the Baptist, is the patron saint of expectant mothers.
Did Saint Elizabeth have kids?
St. Elizabeth had one child - Saint John the Baptist.
Why is John the Baptist the patron saint of freemasonry?
Actually, St. John the Baptist is only one of the patron Saints of Freemasonry: the other is St. John the Evangelist. Some theorize that they were chosen because their saint's days are very close to the summer (Baptist) and winter (Evangelist) solstices.
Why is Saint John the Baptist the greatest of the prophets?
Because St. John heralded the Christ.
Who was St. Zachariah the patron saint of?
Zachary, the father of John the Baptist, is not shown as a patron saint.
How many children did Saint Elizabeth have?
If you are referring to Elizabeth the cousin of the Blessed Virgin Mary, her son was St. John the Baptist.
Who is the patron saint of Genoa?
St. John the Baptist
