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| − | A '''saint''' is a person who has been recognized | + | A '''saint''' is a person who has been recognized the [[Catholic Church]] or the [[Orthodox Church]] as doing great works or making a great personal [[sacrifice]] for the [[Christian]] [[church]]. In Catholic and Orthodox doctrine, saints are believed to be able to intercede on behalf of mankind before God. |
[[category:religion]] | [[category:religion]] | ||
[[category:Christianity]] | [[category:Christianity]] | ||
[[category:saints]] | [[category:saints]] | ||
Revision as of 14:48, July 9, 2007
A saint is a person who has been recognized the Catholic Church or the Orthodox Church as doing great works or making a great personal sacrifice for the Christian church. In Catholic and Orthodox doctrine, saints are believed to be able to intercede on behalf of mankind before God.