In Christianity, a saint is a person recognized for exceptional holiness and closeness to God. The term's use varies by denomination. Anglicans, Oriental Orthodox, and Lutherans consider all deceased faithful in Heaven as saints, with some meriting greater honor. The Catholic Church canonizes saints, while the Eastern Orthodox Church glorifies them after approval. In many Protestant denominations, "saint" refers to any holy Christian, without requiring special recognition.
1938: The Korean Liturgy
In 1938, the Korean Liturgy included unusual examples of asking for prayers of the saints.
1959: The liturgy of the Diocese of Guiana
In 1959, the liturgy of the Diocese of Guiana included unusual examples of asking for prayers of the saints.
2000: American deacon claims John Henry Newman interceded with God to cure him
In 2000, an American deacon named Jack Sullivan claimed that John Henry Newman (then a blessed) interceded with God to cure him of spinal stenosis. Sullivan asserted that after addressing Newman, he was cured in a matter of hours.
2009: Theologians conclude Sullivan's recovery was a result of prayer to Newman
In 2009, a panel of theologians concluded that Jack Sullivan's recovery from spinal stenosis was the result of his prayer to John Henry Newman.
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