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he became a saint
If you mean, "How did Saint Benedict go to heaven?" then the answer would have to be that he had faith and believed in God, he lived a just and holy life. and he died in God's friendship, hence he went to Heaven. But, if you are asking, "When and under what circumstances was St. Benedict canonized (officially declared to be a Saint)?" the simple answer is that he was never canonized. Early Saints--Saints recognized as such before about 1200 AD--were not canonized as we understand it today.
Today, the Pope or his delegates conduct an investigation as to the apparent sanctity of the candidate, and then the Pope decides if the candidate is to be honored as a Saint. (This is greatly simplified, believe me.) In St. Benedict's time, the people-at-large decided that a dead person ought to be honored as a Saint, and after a while it became commonly accepted that he or she was a Saint, and it was usually confirmed by the local bishop--though some Saints are so early, they seem to always have been accepted universally as Saints, as for instance the Virgin Mary, the Apostles, St. John the Baptist, etc.. In the case of St. Benedict of Nursia, and many others, including St Patrick, St. Jerome, St. Augustine of Hippo, and so forth, the people's choice was ratified or at least accepted by one or more local bishops. The technical name for this is the Latin, Vox Populi Vox Dei, meaning, "The voice of the people is the voice of God." There is a discussion of this in the Article on Beatification and Canonization in the Catholic Encyclopedia, if you are interested. It's online at
St. Benedict became a saint by being a very holy man, he was recognized as such before his death and has been revered for many centuries as a saint. A "Saint" in the Church is just the recognition that someone is in heaven. Saint Benedict lead a holy life, and performed many miracles, about all we know of him is from his Rule and from Book two of the Dialogues by St. Gregory the Great, who was a Benedictine monk before being elected Pope.
Links below for a copy of the Rule on line, as well as Book Two from the Dialogues of St. Gregory the Great.
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What is an abstract noun for Saint?
The abstract noun for the term saint (a person) would be sainthood.
Is saint a proper noun?
Saint is a proper noun only if used as part of a title, such as Saint Vincent. Saint is not a proper noun if used in any other way. For example, if you wrote, "He's a saint," you would not capitalize saint. Below are some other examples of sentences in which "saint" would not be capitalized: Many saints have visited the Vatican. Catholics pray that saints will intercede with God for them.
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Why did Saint Benedict of Nursia become a saint?
Saint Benedict of Nursia became a saint because he was the founder of western monasticism. He founded twelve communities for monks at Subiaco, Italy.
Where was Saint Benedict born?
Saint Benedict of Nursia was born about the year 480 AD in Nursia, Italy.
Where does Saint Benedict live?
Saint Benedict of Nursia currently resides in heaven.
Who is Pope Benedict's patron saint?
Saint Benedict of Nursia, the father of western monasticism, is his patron saint.
Why is Saint Benedict the patron saint of witchcraft?
Saint Benedict of Nursia is the patron saint against witchcraft not the patron saint of witchcraft.
When is Saint Benedict's Day?
The feast day of Saint Benedict of Nursia is July 11.
When was Saint Benedict born?
Saint Benedict of Nursia was born about the year 480 AD.
Who was Saint Benedict's brother?
Saint Benedict of Nursia had a twin sister, Saint Scholastica, but there is no record of any brother.
Was Saint Benedict a ruler?
Saint Benedict of Nursia was the leader of the religious order established by him only.
Why did Saint Benedict choose his saint's name?
Saint Benedict chose his name to honor Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Benedictine Order and a revered figure in the Catholic Church. Saint Benedict of Nursia is known for his piety, devotion to God, and establishment of monastic communities based on principles of prayer, work, and moderation. By taking on the name of Saint Benedict, the new saint aimed to emulate these qualities and draw inspiration from his namesake's legacy.
Who were the parents of Saint Benedict of Nursia?
Saint Benedict of Nursia is a Christian saint who is considered patron saint of students and Europe by Catholic and Anglican church. He was born in 480 AD in Norsia. His father was a Roman noble.
What is the name of the saint with a crow?
Saint Benedict of Nursia is frequently depicted with a crow.
