Sainthood after death is a Catholic thing. A prayerful, holy life and communion with God are the true indications of saintliness. The saints of God were a blessing to the faithful while they were still alive. The Catholic church very often persecuted the saints and prevented others from meeting with them. Application of sainthood after their death was just a way for the Catholic church to maintain a semblance of authority and control over the holy men and women sent by God to edify.
Sainthood after death is a Catholic thing. A prayerful, holy life and communion with God are the true indications of saintliness. The saints of God were a blessing to the faithful while they were still alive. The Catholic church very often persecuted the saints and prevented others from meeting with them. Application of sainthood after their death was just a way for the Catholic church to maintain a semblance of authority and control over the holy men and women sent by God to edify.
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