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Was St. Andrew made a saint?

Andrew was never officially canonized as a saint as that process was not fully implemented until the 11th century. He was acclaimed as a saint by the early Christians based on his life of service and his martyrdom. Today only the pope can declare saints.


Is there a Saint Grant in the Catholic church?

Well honey, there ain't no Saint Grant in the Catholic church. You must be thinking of someone else, maybe Saint Francis of Assisi or Saint Anthony of Padua. But Grant? Nope, not on the list. Next time, try asking about someone who actually made the cut.


Why did Saint Andrew become a saint?

Saint Andrew was made a saint for several reasons. Firstly he was, according to tradition martyred for the faith (This is an automatic sainthood). He was crucified on a cross shaped like an X. It is from this that we get the term "Cross of Saint Andrew." Which on a side note is the emblem on the flag of Scotland. The second reason he would have been remembered as Saintly is because he was close to Christ, a Faithful Apostle.St. Andrew was not canonized. He was proclaimed a saint by earlyChristians because of his martyrdom. The canonization process did notcome into existence until the 12th century. In the primitive Church,martyrs were immediately recognized as witnessing to the perfection ofChristian life on earth, having shown the ultimate proof of their love forChrist by the offering of their lives. By the sacrifice of their livesfor Christ, they attained Heaven in eternal glory and were indissolublyunited to the Lord, the Head of the Mystical Body.


Why was Saint Andrew made a saint?

St. Andrew was not canonized. He was proclaimed a saint by early Christians because of his martyrdom by crucifixion. The canonization process did notcome 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.


What good things did St. Andrew do?

St. Andrew was one of the 12 apostles and he was known for spreading Christianity in Greece, Asia Minor, and Russia. He is also credited with performing miracles and eventually being martyred for his beliefs.

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Was St. Andrew made a saint?

Andrew was never officially canonized as a saint as that process was not fully implemented until the 11th century. He was acclaimed as a saint by the early Christians based on his life of service and his martyrdom. Today only the pope can declare saints.


Why is Saint Andrew remembered?

saint Andrew was remembred because he was a follower of Jesus and he made the scottish flag as this is where his relics where brought


How did Saint Andrew make a living?

Originally, Andrew made his living as a commercial fisherman.


What 15th century French heroine was made a Catholic saint?

Saint Joan of Arc


What made Saint Francis of Assisi a Catholic?

He was baptized a few days after his birth into the Catholic faith.


Did Saint Andrew have a family?

Andrew was a brother of Saint Simon Peter the apostle and son of Jonah. We do not know the name of his mother and do not know if he was married or had any children. It is unlikely that he did as no mention is made of then in either scripture or tradition.


What made Queen Esther a saint?

Queen Esther is a personage from the Old Testament and not considered a Catholic saint.


Was Charles I made a saint?

He was canonized in the Anglican Church of England and is the only saint canonized by them. However, he is not considered as a saint in the Catholic Church.


What made Saint Francis Johnson become a saint?

There is no saint named Francis Johnson.


Who was the first U.S. citizen to be made a saint by the Catholic Church?

mother Frances cabrini


What person was made Saint by the Roman Catholic Church in 1920?

Roman Catholic AnswerSaint Joan of Arc was declared a saint by Pope Benedict XV in 1920. Please see the website at the link below:


Where was Saint Maria Goretti born?

Maria Goretti was a girl born in 1890 who was killed at the age of 12. She has since become the youngest person to be made a saint by the Catholic church.