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.
Mentioned in this timeline
The letter S or s is the th letter in...
Trending
3 hours ago Barack Obama Surprises WNBA All-Stars During Practice Session
3 hours ago Courtney Williams Seeks Help from Caitlin Clark During WNBA All-Star Weekend
3 hours ago Severe Storms and Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Wisconsin This Sunday
3 hours ago Eva Mendes Eyes Career Acting Return With Ryan Gosling Supporting at Home
3 hours ago Vivienne Jolie-Pitt Files Legal Petition to Officially Drop Pitt Surname
3 hours ago Los Angeles Dodgers Present World Series Ring to President Trump at White House
Popular
Nancy Grace is an American legal commentator and television journalist...
Lindsey Graham is a prominent American politician serving as the...
Cristiano Ronaldo widely considered one of the greatest footballers captains...
LeBron James nicknamed King James is an American professional basketball...
Buc-ee's is an American chain of large country stores gas...
Johnny Depp is a highly successful American actor musician and...