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| − | A '''saint''' is a person who has been recognized by a [[Christian]] church as doing great work for the [[Christian]] [[church]], or making a great personal [[sacrifice]] in the name of their [[religion]]. | + | A '''saint''' is a person who has been recognized by a [[Christian]] church as doing great work for the [[Christian]] [[church]], or making a great personal [[sacrifice]] in the name of their [[religion]]. They have now become one who is considered to be able to intercede on before of mankind before God. Generally speaking, sainthood is conferred by the [[Catholic Church]] and [[Orthodox Church]]. |
[[category:religion]] | [[category:religion]] | ||
[[category:Christianity]] | [[category:Christianity]] | ||
[[category:saints]] | [[category:saints]] | ||
Revision as of 14:39, July 9, 2007
A saint is a person who has been recognized by a Christian church as doing great work for the Christian church, or making a great personal sacrifice in the name of their religion. They have now become one who is considered to be able to intercede on before of mankind before God. Generally speaking, sainthood is conferred by the Catholic Church and Orthodox Church.