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There have been hundreds, if not thousands, of saints who worked with the poor. A modern example would be Mother Teresa. She ministered to the poor and sick in the impoverished streets of Calcutta, India. She founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta where she lived. In 1997, she received the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1980, she received the highest Indian honor, the Bharat Ratna for her ministries. Her missionaries have now created missions all over the world. Mother Teresa has been declared Blessed and may soon be declared a saint.
Another well known saint who devoted his life to helping the needy was Saint Vincent de Paul whose work is now carried out around the world by the St. Vincent de Paul Society
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How did St. Martin become a saint?
St. Martin, also known as St. Martin of Tours, was a Christian bishop in the Roman Empire known for his acts of kindness and charity towards the poor. He is venerated as a saint due to his strong faith, good works, and devotion to spreading Christianity. St. Martin's reputation for humility and service to others helped him become recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Are all saints French?
No, there are saints from almost every country in the world.
Abbreviation for the word 'saints'?
The abbreviation for 'saints' is 'Sts.' Example - Sts. Peter and Paul.
How many Mexican saints are there?
Click on this link for a list of Mexican saints and blesseds.
What do you call the study of saints?
The study of saints is called hagiography. It involves the research and writing about the lives and deeds of saints, as well as the veneration and reverence of these individuals within religious traditions.
What did Saints do?
They helped God.
In what way Mother Teresa helped the poor?
She helped the poor by giving shelter.
Why we're political machines effective?
They helped poor people, who in turn voted for them.
Who was the first lady that helped the poor?
Mother Theresashe helped the poor people, she is catholic and is a saint in christian, and catholic churches.
Who is the patron saint of the poor?
The patrons saints of poor people are:Anthony of PaduaFerdinand III of CastilleGertrude of NivellesGilesLawrenceMartin de PorresNicholas of MyraPhilomenaZoticus of Constantinople
What did Squanto do to get famous?
He helped people who were poor or starved .
Why did they have missions?
Missions helped a lot of poor people.
How is Jane Addams remembered today?
she helped the poor.
Who helped to find poor male crickets?
My dad
Was Saint Ignatius rich or poor?
There are a number of saints named Ignatius so you need to be more specific.
What has the author Arthur Leo McLaughlin written?
Arthur Leo McLaughlin has written: 'The Black friar, champion of the poor' -- subject(s): Biography, Christian saints, Juvenile literature, Saints
Why were political effective?
They helped poor people, who in turn voted for them.
