St. Martha was declared a saint before the official canonization
process was instituted in the 12th century. She would have been declared a
saint to the bishop by those who knew her best and were familiar with his
life and merits. The local bishop would them make the decision. Today
only the pope can declare saints after years of study by the Sacred
Congregation for the Causes of Saints in the Vatican. The church does not
create saints. Only God can do that. The Church "screens" candidates for
sainthood to determine if they had a life worthy of emmulation. In other
words, do they make good role models. Also, the Church has to be assured
that the person is actually in Heaven. That is the reason that today a
number of miracles must be verified before a person can be declared a
saint.
Saint Martha is traditionally known as a biblical figure and a saint in Christian tradition. She is often associated with being Martha of Bethany, the sister of Mary and Lazarus, who welcomed Jesus into her home and served him. There is no specific mention of her occupation in historical texts.
Martha was the sister of Mary of Bethany and Larzarus. All three were close friends of Our Lord and He frequently visited them in Bethany. She is important because she showed a great deal of hospitality to Our Lord and his apostles and assisted in their ministry. She is considered a patron saint of housewives.
Martha lived in the town of Bethany, not far from Jerusalem. Some traditions say she later moved to Langres, France.
she was canonized in the pre-congeration. before there were such things as saints.
Saint Patrick studied for six years to become a missionary.
Sisters of Saint Martha was created in 1900.
There is nothing in either scripture or tradition about Saint Martha's parents.
Saint Martha is buried in Tasascon, France.
It is not known where Saint Martha died. Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus and she witnessed Lazarus being resurrected by Jesus.
Saint Martha teaches us how to serve the Lord by being a perfect host.
Little is known about Saint Martha's adult life and nothing about her childhood.
Saint Martha of Bethany was a friend to Jesus. She is called the patron saint of servants and cooks. Martha is well known for staying busy.
The feast day of St. Martha is July 29.Saint Martha's Feast Day is July 29th, but that is not the day she died.
There are several quotes from Martha in the Bible. What specific incident do you refer to?
There were no cameras or smart phones when Saint Martha lived so we have no idea what she might have looked like.
Martha of Bethany is the patron saint of:butlersCongregation of Martha and Marycooksdieticiansdomestic servantshomemakershotel-keepershousemaidshousewivesinnkeeperslaundry workersmaidsmanservantsservantsserverssingle laywomentravellersVillajoyosa, SpainShe is noted for her hospitality to Our Lord and his disciples.
I think that a heart could represnt Saint Martha- she was very loving. Also, anything to do with cooking or serving would work well- St. Martha is the patron Saint of cooks and servents.