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How did St. Andrew the Apostle become a saint?
Andrew gave up all, including working with the family fishing business, and followed Our Lord. Andrew was the first apostle. He was crucified on an X shaped cross, thus dying the death of a martyr. He was not formally canonized a saint because the canonization process was not in place at the time of his death. Since he died as a martyr for his faith, he would have been proclaimed a saint by popular acclamation shortly after he died.
Why did St. George become a saint?
George died as a martyr and to the early Christian community that was all that was needed for sainthood.
Why did Saint Agnes become a saint?
St. Agnes died as a martyr - considered automatic sainthood by the early Christian community.
Was St. Alexander a martyr?
There are many, many saints named Alexander and several of them died the death of a martyr.
How did St. Cleopatra become a saint?
If you are referring to Cleopatra of Mark Anthony and Julius Caesar fame, she was never a Christian. However, there was a Saint Cleopatra who was a 4th century martyr.
What did Saint Augustine Bishop of Hippo do to become a martyr?
St. Augustine of Hippo died of natural causes and was not a martyr.
How did St. Stephan become a martyr?
He was stoned to death for preaching about Our Lord.
Why was St. Andrew not canonized a saint?
St. Andrew, the apostle, was not formally canonized as the procedures for this were not put in place until the 11th or 12 century. He was popularly considered a saint since he was an apostle and he died a martyr's death.
Who was the pope who approved the sainthood of St. Andrew?
St. Andrew, the apostle, was not formally canonized as the procedures for this were not put in place until the 11th or 12 century. He was popularly considered a saint since he was an apostle and he died a martyr's death.
Is it to martyr or to be martyred or to become a martyr?
To be martyred or to become a martyr. To martyr would refer to the person doing the killing.
How did St. Andrew the Apostle become a saint?
Andrew gave up all, including working with the family fishing business, and followed Our Lord. Andrew was the first apostle. He was crucified on an X shaped cross, thus dying the death of a martyr. He was not formally canonized a saint because the canonization process was not in place at the time of his death. Since he died as a martyr for his faith, he would have been proclaimed a saint by popular acclamation shortly after he died.
When was Sisters of St Francis of the Martyr St George created?
Sisters of St Francis of the Martyr St George was created in 1869.
When was St George the Martyr Southwark created?
St George the Martyr Southwark was created in 1736.
When was St George the Martyr Holborn created?
St George the Martyr Holborn was created in 1706.
Was St. Anthony of Padua a martyr?
No. St. Anthony of Padua was not a martyr. He died of natural causes.
Was St. Patrick a martyr?
Saint Patrick died of natural causes, probably complications of old age. He was not a martyr.
How did St. Peter become a martyr?
Tradition says that St. Peter was crucified upside down in Rome about the year 64-65 AD.
