St. James the Greater was not canonized. He was proclaimed a saint by early
Christians because of his martyrdom. The canonization process did not
come into existence until the 12th century. In the primitive Church,
martyrs were immediately recognized as witnessing to the perfection of
Christian life on earth, having shown the ultimate proof of their love for
Christ by the offering of their lives. By the sacrifice of their lives
for Christ, they attained Heaven in eternal glory and were indissolubly
united to the Lord, the Head of the Mystical Body.
it is not official a holiday
There are a number of saints named James. Please be specific.
James the Lesser was not officially canonized. he was declared a saint by the early Christians long before the canonization process was instituted in the 12th century.
To become a saint in the Catholic Church, one must lead a life of exceptional holiness, perform miracles, and be officially recognized by the Church through a process called canonization.
James was the first bishop of Jerusalem.
John became a saint the moment he died and entered heaven. However, he was officially recognized as a saint (canonized) on December 27, 1726, by Pope Benedict XIII.
Saint Jessica is not officially recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church. It is possible that there may be local traditions or legends about a saint named Jessica in certain regions, but she is not a formally recognized saint in the wider Christian tradition.
Anne did not become a saint until she died at a VERY old age.
There are a number of saints named James so you need to be specific.
The last saint to be officially recognized by the Catholic Church is Saint John Henry Newman, who was canonized in October 2019.
There are a number of saints named James, including two apostles. Please be specific.
There are many saints named Thomas. Please be specific.