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1 | What is a patron saint? | Bible general Archive 2 | Emmaus | 153075 | ||
jmjr "Patron saints" is a Catholic thing. Here is link to explain the catholic tradition and its history. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11562a.htm And yes all those snactified (saintified) in Christ are saints. Catholicsa understand and recognized this. Canonized saints are those specially recognized by the Church after their deaths for their heroic virtue and sanctity. Emmaus |
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2 | What is a patron saint? | Bible general Archive 2 | DocTrinsograce | 153097 | ||
Hi, Emmaus... Thank you for the explanation. I'd like to know about this word "patron." How does the patronage of canonized saints manifested? Also, how does the saint decide over what or who he/she will be the object of this patronage? Can an object of patronage have benefits imparted by more than one patron saint at a time? In Him, Doc |
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3 | What is a patron saint? | Bible general Archive 2 | Emmaus | 153098 | ||
H Doc, This is not something I or any other Catholic I know spends a lot of time thinking about. It is all tied in to the Catholic understanding of the Communion of Saints in Christ. I will see if I can find a link for you with a more detailed answer. Emmaus |
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