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    Why is the famed ancient Christian theologian Origen not a saint?

    Question #22875. Asked by Fr. Love. (Sep 29 02 4:04 AM)


    Kainantu

    Origrn did not conform to the rule,.
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    A local bishop investigates the candidate's life and writings for evidence of heroic virtue. The information uncovered by the bishop is sent to the Vatican.

    A panel of theologians and the cardinals of the Congregation for Cause of Saints evaluate the candidate's life.

    If the panel approves, the pope proclaims that the candidate is venerable, which means that the person is a role model of Catholic virtues.

    The next step toward sainthood is beatification. Beatification allows a person to be honored by a particular group or region. In order to beatify a candidate, it must be shown that the person is responsible for a posthumous miracle.

    Martyrs, those who died for their religious cause, can be beatified without evidence of a miracle.

    In order for the candidate to be considered a saint, there must be proof of a second posthumous miracle. If there is, the person is canonized.

    These alleged miracles must be submitted to the Vatican for verification.

    eg Sister Teresia Benedicta of the Cross was canonized in 1997 after the Vatican verified that a young girl who ate seven times the lethal dose of Tylenol was suddenly cured. The girl's family was said to have prayed to the spirit of Sister Teresia for help.

    In Mother Teresa's case, her supporters are arguing that she has performed at least two posthumous miracles. In one case, a French woman in the United States broke several ribs in a car accident -- reportedly, her wounds were healed because she was wearing a Mother Teresa medallion.

    Another possible miracle occurred when Mother Teresa appeared in the dreams of a Palestinian girl, telling the girl that her cancer was cured.

    Once a person is a saint, he or she is recommended to the entire Catholic church for veneration. Some saints a

    Sep 29 02, 7:46 AM


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