History of Saint in Timeline

In Christianity, a saint is recognized for exceptional holiness and closeness to God. The term's usage varies across denominations. Anglicans, Oriental Orthodox, and Lutherans consider all faithful deceased in Heaven as saints, with some meriting higher honor. The Catholic Church canonizes saints, while the Eastern Orthodox Church glorifies them after approval. Many Protestant denominations broadly refer to any holy Christian as a saint, without specific recognition.

1938: The Korean Liturgy includes prayers of the saints

In 1938, The Korean Liturgy included examples of prayers of the saints, which is unusual in official Anglican liturgy.

1959: The liturgy of the Diocese of Guiana includes prayers of the saints

In 1959, the liturgy of the Diocese of Guiana included examples of prayers of the saints, which is unusual in official Anglican liturgy.

2000: American deacon claims John Henry Newman interceded with God

In 2000, an American deacon named Jack Sullivan claimed that John Henry Newman, who was then blessed, interceded with God to cure him of spinal stenosis. Sullivan asserted that he was cured in a matter of hours after addressing Newman.

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 a result of his prayer to John Henry Newman. Theologians deemed it a miracle, after Sullivan's prayer to Newman.