Each individual case is based on its own merits. Usually 2 miracles are required, one for beatification and one for canonization. If the person died as a martyr, one or more miracles may be dropped. Other things can also be taken into consideration such as bilocation. incorruptibility, stigmata, heavenly perfume, etc.
The official canonization process was not in place at the time that Patrick was declared a saint. No miracles were required.
Someone doesn't necessarily want to be a saint. To be a saint you have to be dead and three miracles have to happen after someone prays to you.
Monica is the patron saint of several things but not of miracles. There is no patron saint of miracles.
Two, actually. If the Pope finds that you did in fact make those miracles, he will proclaim you a saint.
According to the Patron Saints Index, there is no patron saint of miracles.
First of all, the saints do not perform miracles. The miracles are performed by God at the request of the saint. Each individual case is based on its own merits. Usually 2 miracles are required, one for beatification and one for canonization. If the person died as a martyr, one or more miracles may be dropped. Other things can also be taken into consideration such as bilocation. incorruptibility, stigmata, heavenly perfume, etc.
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.
St. Patrick became a saint by popular acclamation and approval of a local bishop long before the canonization process that requires miracles to prove the person is actually in Heaven was instituted.
Saint Patrick was declared a saint before the canonization process was instituted so miracles were not required for sainthood.
doesn't say what they were, but it says that they are extravagant miracles and such. check catholic.org for Saint Kevin.
Saint Bernadette was visited by the Blessed Virgin Mary seventeen times. Mary told Bernadette to dig in the mud, and when Bernadette did a spring appeared. Many miracles happened when people used the spring.
Saint Benedict is a revered figure known for performing miracles during his lifetime, such as healing the sick and casting out demons. After his death, many believers attribute further miracles to his intercession, including healing the sick, protecting against evil forces, and bringing about conversions. These posthumous miracles have contributed to his lasting influence and recognition as a patron saint of various causes.