| − | A '''saint''' is a person who has been recognized by the [[Catholic Church]] or the [[Orthodox Church]] as doing great works or making a great personal [[sacrifice]] for the [[Christian]] [[church]]. Saints, especially early saints in Christian history, were often [[martyr]]s. Many saints are often associated with miracles, either in this life, or, in the Catholic tradition, through miracles that occur when praying to them after death. | + | A '''saint''' is a person who has been recognized by the [[Catholic Church]] or the [[Orthodox Church]] of the [[Anglican Church]] as doing great works or making a great personal [[sacrifice]] for the [[Christian]] [[church]]. Saints, especially early saints in Christian history, were often [[martyr]]s. Many saints are often associated with miracles, either in this life, or, in the Catholic tradition, through miracles that occur when praying to them after death. |
| | In Catholic and Orthodox doctrine, saints are believed to be able to intercede on behalf of mankind before God. | | In Catholic and Orthodox doctrine, saints are believed to be able to intercede on behalf of mankind before God. |