St. Nicholas was canonized as a saint in the early Christian church, although the exact date is not clearly documented. He is believed to have died around 343 AD and became widely venerated for his generosity and miracles attributed to him, particularly his acts of kindness towards children and the needy. His legacy grew over the centuries, leading to his recognition as a saint by the Catholic Church, with his feast day celebrated on December 6.
Nicholas Steno was a 17th century Catholic convert but he is not a canonized saint.
St. Nicholas was declared a saint by the early Christian community before the official canonization process was instituted in the 12th century.
St. Francis Xavier was canonized with fellow missionary St. Ignatius in 1622.
Nicholas von Flue was finally canonized in the year 1947!
St. Eligius was canonized in the Pre-Congregation era. This was when people were often canonized because of their popularity while they were alive.
St. Etheldreda was canonized by Pope Celestine III in 1198.
St. Anselm was canonized in 1494.
There are thousands of canonized saints, not just five.
He is not a saint in the Catholic Church.
No, Saint Patrick was never formally canonized
Yes, St. Odilia was canonized. She is known as a patron saint of the blind and visual difficulties.
St. Clare of Assisi was canonized on September 26, 1255, by Pope Alexander IV.