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Saints in Roman Catholicism are canonized according to a process which first requires election by any among the faithful to be submitted to the [[Vatican]] [[Sacred]] Congregation. The election is made by written petition, which, in the case of a recently living person, requires eyewitness testimony to his miracles. In the case of an ancient cause, only written testimony of the elected person's miracles are admissible. For both ancient and recent causes, the petitioner must make a "chronologically arranged report on the life and deeds of the Servant of God, on his virtues or martyrdom, on his reputation of sanctity and of signs." The cause's miracles, martyrdom, and virtues are examined by the presiding Bishop of the Sacred Congregation.<ref>[http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/csaints/documents/rc_con_csaints_doc_07021983_norme_en.html New Laws for the Causes of Saints (1983)]</ref> Usually a person is canonized if at least three miracles have been performed by them through lay people asking the deceased to intercede with [[God]] on their behalf. These miracles must be thoroughly investigated by church authorities and declared valid before canonization occurs. For [[Eastern Orthodox]] Christians, saints are those whom the whole body of church members believe to be saints.  

Saints in Roman Catholicism are canonized according to a process which first requires election by any among the faithful to be submitted to the [[Vatican]] [[Sacred]] Congregation. The election is made by written petition, which, in the case of a recently living person, requires eyewitness testimony to his miracles. In the case of an ancient cause, only written testimony of the elected person's miracles are admissible. For both ancient and recent causes, the petitioner must make a "chronologically arranged report on the life and deeds of the Servant of God, on his virtues or martyrdom, on his reputation of sanctity and of signs." The cause's miracles, martyrdom, and virtues are examined by the presiding Bishop of the Sacred Congregation.<ref>[http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/csaints/documents/rc_con_csaints_doc_07021983_norme_en.html New Laws for the Causes of Saints (1983)]</ref> Usually a person is canonized if at least three miracles have been performed by them through lay people asking the deceased to intercede with [[God]] on their behalf. These miracles must be thoroughly investigated by church authorities and declared valid before canonization occurs. For [[Eastern Orthodox]] Christians, saints are those whom the whole body of church members believe to be saints.  

Many [[martyr]]s are recognized as saints based upon what [[Jesus]] said: the greatest commandments are to love God with your whole heart and soul and to love your neighbor as yourself. He also told His disciples that 'greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends.'

Many [[martyr]]s are recognized as saints based upon what [[Jesus]] said: the greatest commandments are to love God with your whole heart and [[soul]] and to love your neighbor as yourself. He also told His disciples that 'greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends.'

Among Roman Catholics, the Queen of Saints is the Blessed Virgin [[Mary]], the Mother of Jesus Christ the savior. Her special and filial reverence as the Mother of Christ is commended to all Catholics "[t]o foster the sanctification of the people of God." <ref>[http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P4D.HTM Canon 1186]</ref> Notable Saints include the [[Twelve Apostles]], St. [[Paul]], St. [[Augustine]], [[St. Patrick]], [[St. Francis of Assisi]], St. [[Theresa of Avila]] and St. Pius X.

Among Roman Catholics, the Queen of Saints is the Blessed Virgin [[Mary]], the Mother of Jesus Christ the savior. Her special and filial reverence as the Mother of Christ is commended to all Catholics "[t]o foster the sanctification of the people of God." <ref>[http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P4D.HTM Canon 1186]</ref> Notable Saints include the [[Twelve Apostles]], St. [[Paul]], St. [[Augustine]], [[St. Patrick]], [[St. Francis of Assisi]], St. [[Theresa of Avila]] and St. Pius X.