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For the first 1100 years of the Church, any bishop could declare a saint and no approval from the Vatican was required. However, there were a number of persons of dubious character who were made saints. In the 12th century the pope put an end to the practice and stated that only a pope could declare a saint. The Sacred Congregation for the causes of Saints was established. This congregation in the Vatican investigates all causes for sainthood and makes recommendations to the pope. Those declared saints by early bishops are, therefore, called precongregational.
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Is there a saint named Saint Tatum?
There is no saint in the Catholic tradition named Saint Tatum. The name Tatum is not a commonly recognized saint's name.
Is there a Saint Savannah?
There is no recognized saint within the Catholic church named Saint Savannah.
Who is the saint of Konya?
Saint Paul is the patron saint of Konya, a city in Turkey.
Which two countries is Saint George patron saint of?
Saint George is the patron saint of several countriesCanadaEngland (by Pope Benedict XIV)EthiopiaGeorgiaGermanyGreeceLithuaniaMaltaPortugalCappadociaCataloniaPalestine
What countries is Saint Andrew the patron saint of?
St. Andrew is the patron saint of:AchaiaGreeceRussiaScotland
When was Saint Scholastica proclaimed a saint?
Scholastica was a 'precongregational' saint. She was declared a saint by the early Christians based on her life of holiness. The official canonization process did not become instituted until the 12th century.
When did Saint Bridget become a saint?
St. Bridget of Sweden as canonized on October 7, 1391, by Pope Boniface IX. St. Bridget of Ireland is a precongregational saint and was never canonized.
When was St. Paula of Rome officially proclaimed a saint?
St. Paulina of Rome was a precongregational saint and was declared a saint by the local Christians soon after her death in the year 404. Beginning in about the 12th century only the pope can declare a saint.
Who canonized Agnes of Rome?
She is a "precongregational" saint. In other words, she was proclaimed a saint by popular acclaim because of her martyrdom in the early days of the church, before a formal canonization process existed.
What was the date of St. Augustine's canonization?
St. Augustine was not canonized. He is a precongregational saint and was declared a saint by the early Christian community. The official canonization process was not instituted until about the 11th century.
What year was Saint Monica canonized?
Monica was precongregational - before there was a formal canonization process. Basically, she was declared a saint by popular acclamation of the early Christian community, probably shortly after she died..
Was Saint Anthony the Abbot beatified?
Anthony the Abbot (Anthony of Egypt, Anthony the Great, and other names) was neither beatified not canonized. He is a precongregational saint and declare a saint before the formal process was instituted in the 12th century.
When was Saint Phoebe canonized?
Phoebe is a precongregational saint. She was declared a saint by the early Christians before the canonization process was adopted in the 12th century. She was never formally canonized.
When did Saint Joanna become a saint?
There are dozens and dozens of saints named Joan or Joanna recognized by the Catholic Church. If you are writing about the First Century follower of Our Lord, who was married to Chusa, steward of Herod Antipas, she is a "precongregational" saint who was declared a saint by popular acclamation.This was before the church had a formal process for canonization.
Why was Saint Augustine declared a saint?
Augustine is a 'precongregational' saint. He was declared a saint by the early Church before the canonization process was fully instituted in the 12th century. Back then, any bishop could declare a saint. Today only a pope can do that and only after years of investigation by the Sacred Congregation for the causes of Saints.
Was Saint Sergius canonized?
There are several saints named Sergius so you need to be specific. Most were Precongregational Saints and never officially canonized. They were declared as saints by the early Christian community and not by the pope.
When was Saint Patrick of Ireland beatified?
St. Brigid was never beatified or canonized. She became a saint in the first millennium, before the canonization process was standardized by the Vatican. She became a saint by popular acclaim rather than ever being formally canonized.
