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Saints are individuals of exceptional holiness. They have dedicated their lives to serve others as per the will of God.

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Who were Saint Valentine's parents?

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There is little known about Saint Valentine of Rome except that he was a priest, possibly bishop, in Rome and died as a martyr. The names of his parents are not known.

Who did Paul meet in Damascus as he was commanded by Jesus?

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Following Jesus' instructions, Saul met and spent several days with Ananias in Damascus.

Acts 9:6-17 "And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do... And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth... Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me..."

When was Saint Vitus canonized?

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Vitus was declared a saint based on his martyrdom long before the canonization process was instituted.

Is there a saint named Tobit?

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Tobit, or Tobias, is an Old Testament personage and not given the title of saint. That name is general reserved for persons entering Heaven since the death of Our Lord - New Testament. Therefore, he has not been canonized but he is quite likely in Heaven.

Who is the patron saint of trains?

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Saint Montague, patron of railways. As this saint was struck by a locomotive, this patronage is in questionable taste. It would perhaps be inaccurate to say that Montague was martyred, as the train presumably had no hostile intent.

When did saint elizabeth of hungray become a saint?

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what are 5 interesting facts about st elizabeth of hungary

Is there a Saint Kayla?

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There is no canonized saint named Kayla.

Who is the patron saint of mechanics?

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Born near Limoges in 588, Eligius, also called Eloi and Eloy, trained to be a goldsmith. His craftsmanship was remarked upon and he was commissioned to make a throne of gold incrusted with precious stones for King Clotaire.

When was Saint Samantha born?

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Saint Samthann date of birth is unknown. She was an Irish saint and nun and she died in 739 BC.

How old was St. Valentine when he was killed?

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Very little is known about St. Valentine, including his age when he was martyred.

What is Saint Peter known for?

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We have no contemporary accounts of Peter, other than the epistles of Paul, which appear to describe Peter as second to James in the Jerusalem Church, possibly as late as the fifties of the first century, but do not mention any great works of Peter. Christian tradition says that Peter later moved to Rome and led the Christian community there, but there is no evidence for this tradition. The tradition that Peter was martyred appears to have started with the mid-second century pope Anicetus (156-166), who had tried to win an argument with the venerable Polycarp of Smyrna on a matter of theology. Polycarp said that he spoke with the authority of the apostle John, and in response, Anicetus said that Peter was beheaded by Nero in Rome and that he spoke with the authority of Peter. In the third century, the Church Father Origen changed the story to that of crucifixion, saying that Peter, condemned to crucifixion, felt himself unworthy to be crucified the same way as his Lord, and so chose crucifixion upside down.

The most reliable account of any great works performed by Peter is to be found in Acts of the Apostles, believed to have been written some fifty years after the death of Peter. This reports that many wondrous miracles were associated with Peter. Acts 5:15 records that Peter was reputed to be able to cure the sick, even if just his shadow passed over them: "Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them."

According to Acts, Peter must have converted many thousands in Jerusalem, such that it is surprising that by the time of the Roman-Jewish War (66-70 CE), the Christians appear to have still been an insignificant portion of the total population. Two examples from Acts: (2:41): "Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls."; (4:4) "Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand."

An important, well disguised theme of Acts of the Apostles is the primacy of St Peter over St Paul during the period of their respective ministries. Peter and Paul are both reported as performing comparable miracles, but in each case Paul's miracle was matched by at least one even more awe-inspiring and worthy miracle performed by St. Peter.

According to Acts, Paul's first miraculous cure was improbably similar to Peter's first cure. In both cases, a man who had been lame since birth was immediately cured by being commanded to stand and walk. Peter's first miracle cure was performed in the name of Jesus, at the Temple, where the faithful saw the healed beggar praising God, and was the opportunity for some outstanding proselytising. Paul's first cure was clumsy and without apparent purpose, given that Paul did not tell the man about Jesus and he was even mistaken for a pagan god.

In an even more difficult challenge, Peter resurrected Tabitha, a good woman and a disciple, who was certainly dead and her body had already been washed. This miracle became known throughout Joppa and, as a result, many were converted (Acts 9:36-42). Paul also resuscitated a young man who foolishly fell asleep in an upper storey window and fell to the ground. There is some uncertainty as to whether the young man was really dead when Paul intervened to revive him, and the miracle did not present an opportunity to convert unbelievers. Peter's miracle was once again subtly superior to Paul.

Peter and Paul were also capable of malevolent miracles. In an apparent miracle, Paul blinded Elymas (Bar-Jesus) the sorcerer, for trying to frustrate his attempts to convert Sergius Paulus. But Peter was to be feared more than Paul. A certain man named Ananias sold a possession and gave only some of the proceeds to Peter, who believed that the church was entitled to all the money. Peter realised the deceit immediately and Ananias fell dead. Later, Peter told Ananias' wife she would also die, because she repeated the deceit (Acts 5:1-10).

One could wonder whether these examples owe more to hagiology than to any real events. Either a wish to venerate St. Peter or conversely to eliminate existing and perhaps worrying worship of St. Paul. Either way, the conclusion is that the great works described in Acts of the Apostles are really just literary creations. We do not know of any great works performed by Saint Peter.

What is the birthday of Saint Luke?

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The exact birthday of Saint Luke is not known, as there are no historical records that provide this information. However, Saint Luke is believed to have lived during the 1st century AD and is traditionally celebrated on October 18th as his feast day.

Where is Saint Benedict buried?

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Saint Benedict is buried in the Abbey of Monte Cassino in Italy. The abbey is located on a hilltop near the town of Cassino, about 130 kilometers southeast of Rome. Saint Benedict is the founder of the Benedictine Order and his tomb is considered a place of pilgrimage for Catholics.

Where was St. Francis Xavier buried?

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St. Francis Xavier was initially buried on an island near the coast of China, but his body was later relocated to the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa, India, where it is currently enshrined.

Where was Saint Gianna buried?

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Saint Gianna Beretta Molla is buried in the town of Mesero, near Milan, Italy. Her tomb is located in the parish church of Santuario Santa Gianna Beretta Molla.

Who is St. Bridget the patron saint of?

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St. Brigid of Ireland is the patron saint of: •babies •blacksmiths •boatmen •cattle •chicken farmers •children whose parents are not married •dairymaids •dairy workers •Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland •fugitives •infants •Ireland •Ivrea, Turin, Italy •Leinster, Ireland •mariners •midwives •milk maids •newborn babies •nuns •poets •poultry farmers •poultry raisers •printing presses •sailors •scholars •travellers •watermen

How old was St. Augustine when he died?

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There are several saints named Augustine so you need to be more specific.

Which female saint let the French army into battle?

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Joan of Arc is the female saint who led the French army into battle. She played a crucial role in the Hundred Years' War, inspiring and leading the French troops to several important victories against the English. Despite her young age, she was considered a military genius and a symbol of French resistance.

When did Valentine become a saint?

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St. Valentine was declared a saint before the official canonization process was instituted in the 12th century. He would have been declared a saint to the bishop by those who knew him best and were familiar with her life and merits and his martyrdom. The local bishop would then 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.

Was the Apostle Saint Peter married?

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Yes, Saint Peter was married. However, we do not know if his wife was still alive when Peter became an apostle as there is no mention about her in scripture. Scripture only mentions Peter's mother in law.

Where are the remains of Saint Andrew the Apostle?

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The remains of Saint Andrew the Apostle are believed to be housed in the Basilica of St. Andrew in the town of Amalfi, Italy. The church was built in the 9th century to hold the relics of the saint, which were said to have been brought there from Constantinople.

Who is the patron saint of September 21?

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The feasts of the following saints are celebrated on September 21:
Alexander of the Via Claudia
François Jaccard
Gerulph
Hieu
Imbert
Iphigenia
Isaac of Cyprus
Johannes Ri
Landelin of Ettenheimmunster
Mark Scalabrini
Matthew the Apostle
Maura of Troyes
Meletius of Cyprus
Michael of Tsjernigov
Pamphilus of Rome
Theodore of Tsjernigov
Thomas Dien

What is the point of All Saints Day?

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All Saints Day is a Christian holiday observed on November 1st that honors all the saints, known and unknown. The purpose of All Saints Day is to celebrate and remember the lives of those who have achieved sainthood and to commemorate the countless faithful believers who have passed away. It is a day to recognize the spiritual role models and to seek their intercession and inspiration.

At what age did St. Paul become an apostle?

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The Bible does not provide a specific age at which St. Paul became an apostle. However, it is commonly believed that he had a conversion experience and encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus when he was in his 30s or early 40s. Following this encounter, he became a fervent follower of Jesus and took on the role of an apostle.

Where in St. Andrew's was St. Andrew buried?

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Tradition holds that St. Andrew's remains were brought to the town of St. Andrews in Scotland and buried within the grounds of St. Andrews Cathedral. However, the exact location of his remains within the cathedral is uncertain, as the cathedral was destroyed during the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century.