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The canonization of the Romanovs (also called "glorification" in the Eastern Orthodox Church) was the elevation to sainthood of the last imperial family of Russia – Tsar Nicholas II, his wife Tsarina Alexandra, and their five children Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexei – by the Russian Orthodox Church.
San Nicholas de Tolentino in Macabebe Image of St. Nicholas of Tolentino in Medellín. Nicholas was canonized by Pope Eugene IV (also an Augustinian) on June 5, 1446. [8] He was the first Augustinian friar to be canonized. [2] At his canonization, Nicholas was credited with three hundred miracles, including three resurrections. [9]
Saint Nicholas of Myra [a] (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), [3] [4] [b] also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Patara in Anatolia (in modern-day Antalya Province, Turkey) during the time of the Roman Empire.
Icon of St. Cyprian of Carthage, who urged diligence in the process of canonization. Canonization is the declaration of a deceased person as an officially recognized saint, [1] specifically, the official act of a Christian communion declaring a person worthy of public veneration and entering their name in the canon catalogue of saints, [2] or authorized list of that communion's recognized saints.
The word saint comes from the Latin word sanctus, meaning ' holy ', and although saint has been applied in other religious contexts, the word has its origins in Christianity. [2] In Christianity, some religious authorities require that a person undergo a formal process of canonization to be recognized as a saint, such as the Catholic and ...
St. Nicholas was named a saint by the church on Dec. 6, which is the same day he is believed to have died in 343 A.D. The day is celebrated as a feast day.
Martyr, Military Saint; who was martyred for refusing to bear an idolatrous standard [286] Fabrician and Philibert: 201–300 22 August Martyrs [286] Faith of Conques: 287 6 October Virgin Martyr; a.k.a. Foy and Fides [286] Faith, Hope, and Charity: c. 137: 17 September Virgin Martyrs; the latter saint a.k.a. Love [286] [287] Felix I: 274 30 May
A video-gaming Italian teenager will become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint after his cause for canonization was approved by church authorities.