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| + | In the Bible, the word saint comes from the [[Greek]] word [[hagion]], which means one who has been set apart or made [[holy]] by [[faith]] in [[Christ]]. In this context the word "saint" is not a description of a special class of [[Christian]] or a reference to one who is deemed especially holy, but is a simple reference to Christians. In [[Roman Catholicism]] the term saint takes on a much more specific meaning, and refers Catholics who have died who were especially holy and performed miracles and have been formally [[canonized]]. | ||
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| + | In the Bible, the word saint comes from the [[Greek]] word [[hagion]], which means one who has been set apart or made [[holy]] by [[faith]] in [[Christ]]. In this context the word "saint" is not a description of a special class of [[Christian]] or a reference to one who is deemed especially holy, but is a simple reference to Christians. In [[Roman Catholicism]] the term saint takes on a much more specific meaning, and refers Catholics who have died who were especially holy and performed miracles and have been formally [[canonized]]. | ||
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{{returnto}} [[Famous Christians]] | {{returnto}} [[Famous Christians]] | ||
Revision as of 11:53, 21 June 2007
Synopsis
In the Bible, the word saint comes from the Greek word hagion, which means one who has been set apart or made holy by faith in Christ. In this context the word "saint" is not a description of a special class of Christian or a reference to one who is deemed especially holy, but is a simple reference to Christians. In Roman Catholicism the term saint takes on a much more specific meaning, and refers Catholics who have died who were especially holy and performed miracles and have been formally canonized.
Contents
See also Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Saint
Related topics
Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons
Saints (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
For related quotations see Saints (quotes)
Main article
In the Bible, the word saint comes from the Greek word hagion, which means one who has been set apart or made holy by faith in Christ. In this context the word "saint" is not a description of a special class of Christian or a reference to one who is deemed especially holy, but is a simple reference to Christians. In Roman Catholicism the term saint takes on a much more specific meaning, and refers Catholics who have died who were especially holy and performed miracles and have been formally canonized.
Different views
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