Probably because he was killed for his ideals. He did baptize Jesus, and was commended by him, but I think it was his martyrdom that got his name canonized.
sherpherd
There is a St. John the Baptist but no St. John Paul the Baptist.
There are a number of Saints named John so you need to be more specific.
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St. John Fisher was canonized in 1935 by Pope Pius XI.
John was canonized on October 16, 1690, by Pope Alexander VIII.
There are at least 100 saints named John. Please be specific.
There is no 'Saint Johnny.' However, there are many saints named John or Juan. Which one are you referring to?
he become a saint by helping a poor Indian bleeding to death
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.
John Vianney was ordained a priest August 12, 1815.
He was canonized by Pope Clement XII on April 5, 1737.