Who canonized Saint Peter?

Answer 1

St. Stephen 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.

Answer 2

Saint Peter was unofficially canonized by early Christians who recognized him as a key figure in the early Christian Church. There is no formal canonization process for early saints like Peter, as the modern process was established much later in history.

Answer 3

Actually, St. Christopher is one of those legendary saints who may or may not have really existed. There is so little information known about him. Several decades ago he was removed from the official Calendar of Saints because so little was known. There were a number of saints that also were dropped, including St. Barbara of Nicomedia, St. Philomena, St. Dorothy and St. Ursula. The Church was not denying that these people were saints, they just said that too many questions remain unanswered. In the early days of the Church there was no official process for the canonization and people were declared as saints by popular acclamation. The canonization process did not begin until the 12th century. However, a number of really questionable individuals were honored as saints in ancient times. Even Buddha was, at one time, "converted" to Catholicism and named as a saint. Of course, he was one of the first to go.

In most cases, the Church allows the continued devotion to these people. However, they may not allow new parishes or diocese to be named for these questionable saints.

In the case of Christopher, he was declared a saint by the early Christian community because of his purported martyrdom. He was never canonized.

Answer 4

There are several saints named Ignatius. Please pick one from the list below.
Ignatius Delgado
Ignatius Falzon
Ignatius Franczuk
Ignatius Jorjes
Ignatius de Azevedo
Ignatius de Laconi
Ignatius of Africa
Ignatius of Antioch
Ignatius of Constantinople
Ignatius of Laconi
Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius of Santhia

Answer 5

The canonization process was not in place at the time of St. Patrick's death. He would have been proclaimed a saint by the early Christian community with the concurrence of the local clergy. Today only the pope can declare a saint.
None - he was declared a saint by the people

Answer 6

Patrick was not canonized. He was declared a saint by the local Catholic community long before the canonization process was instituted in the 12th century based on his life of service to the Church and the people of God.

Roman Catholic AnswerThe short answer is the same as any other person who is declared a saint: they did the Will of God. In St. Patrick's case, the Will of God for him was to preach the faith in Ireland and convert the locals.
. Catholic AnswerAssuming that you are asking about St. Patrick of Ireland, this is from the Saints and Angels website:

Patrick preached and converted all of Ireland for 40 years. He worked many miracles and wrote of his love for God in Confessions. After years of living in poverty, traveling and enduring much suffering he died March 17, 461.

Answer 7

Saint Peter was not canonized. He was proclaimed a saint by early Christians because of his martyrdom by crucifixion. 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.

Answer 8

At the time of Saint Patrick, miracles were not required to be declared a saint. Patrick was declared a saint by the local Catholic congregation based on his holy and pious life.

Answer 9

There are a number of saints named William so you need to be more specific.

Answer 10

St. Joseph was not canonized. There was no process in place for canonization at the time. He would have been declared a saint by popular acclamation in the early days of Christianity.