From Sainthood to Canonization: The Process of Becoming a Saint

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The cure of saints refers to the process of canonization in the Catholic Church. Canonization is the official declaration made by the Pope that a person is a saint and worthy of veneration. The process of canonization involves several steps and usually takes several years, if not decades, to complete. The first step in the canonization process is the investigation of the person's life and virtues. This is usually initiated by the local diocese where the candidate for sainthood lived or died. A thorough examination of their life, writings, and any miracles attributed to them is conducted.


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A thorough examination of their life, writings, and any miracles attributed to them is conducted. This investigation aims to determine if the person lived a life of heroic virtue and if they have performed any miracles. If the investigation confirms the person's heroic virtue and any miracles attributed to them, their cause for canonization is presented to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in Rome.

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The cuwe of qaints

This congregation consists of theologians, bishops, and other experts who review the evidence gathered during the investigation. They then present their findings to the Pope who makes the final decision on whether the person should be declared a saint. Once the Pope approves the cause for canonization, the person is declared "venerable." This means that they are recognized for living a life of heroic virtue. However, they are not yet considered a saint and cannot be publicly venerated. The next step is beatification. This is when the person is declared "blessed" and is allowed to be publicly venerated in certain locations, such as their local diocese or religious community. Beatification usually requires the verification of a miracle attributed to the intercession of the person being considered for sainthood. A thorough investigation is conducted to ensure that the alleged miracle occurred and that it cannot be explained by natural causes. If the miracle is confirmed, the person is beatified in a special ceremony presided over by the Pope or his representative. After beatification, the person is granted a feast day and is allowed to be publicly venerated in a more widespread manner. The final step in the canonization process is canonization itself. This occurs when a second miracle, obtained through the intercession of the person, is verified. Once the miracle is confirmed, the person is declared a saint and can be universally venerated by the Catholic Church. A canonization ceremony is held, and the person is given a feast day that is recognized by the entire Church. The process of canonization is a rigorous and lengthy one. It requires extensive investigation, the verification of miracles, and the approval of the Pope. The purpose of this process is to ensure that the person being considered for sainthood truly lived a life of heroic virtue and is worthy of veneration by the faithful. Saints serve as models of holiness and inspire believers to live virtuous lives..

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