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	[[File:stcyprian.jpg\|stcyprian\|thumb]] [[File:Catholic_Encyclopedia,_volume_3.djvu&page=303_''The_name_'''Canon_(κανών)'''_means_a_norm_or_rule;_and_it_is'']_[\|Catholic Encyclopedia, volume 3.djvu&page=303 ''The name '''Canon (κανών)''' means a norm or rule; and it is''] [\|thumb\|left]] [[File:Catholic_Encyclopedia,_volume_3.djvu&page=304_''used_for_various_objects,_such_as_the_Canon_of_Holy_Scripture,_canons_of_Councils,_'''the_official_list_of_saints'_names_(whence_"canonization")''',_and_the_canon_or_list_of_clerks_who_serve_a_certain_church,_from_which_they_themselves_are_called_canons_(canonici).'']</ref><ref>{{cite_encyclopedia_\|Catholic Encyclopedia, volume 3.djvu&page=304 ''used for various objects, such as the Canon of Holy Scripture, canons of Councils, '''the official list of saints' names (whence "canonization")''', and the canon or list of clerks who serve a certain church, from which they themselves are called canons (canonici).'']</ref><ref>{{cite encyclopedia\|thumb\|left]] [[File:Liezen_Erzsébet_szentté_avatása.jpg\|Liezen Erzsébet szentté avatása\|thumb]] [[File:Pintoricchio_018_detail.jpg\|Pintoricchio 018 detail\|thumb]] '''Canonization''' is the act by which a [[Christian Church]] declares a deceased person to be a [[saint]], inscribing that person in the canon, or list, of recognized saints. Initially, individuals were recognized as saints without any formal process. However, since at least the 10th century, the process has become more formalized, with specific procedures in various [[Christian denominations]], such as the [[Roman Catholic Church]], the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]], and the [[Anglican Communion]]. Canonization is a matter of ecclesiastical authority and not a precise science.		[[File:stcyprian.jpg\|stcyprian\|thumb]] [[File:Liezen_Erzsébet_szentté_avatása.jpg\|Liezen Erzsébet szentté avatása\|thumb]] [[File:Pintoricchio_018_detail.jpg\|Pintoricchio 018 detail\|thumb]]
			'''Canonization''' is the act by which a [[Christian Church]] declares a deceased person to be a [[saint]], inscribing that person in the canon, or list, of recognized saints. Initially, individuals were recognized as saints without any formal process. However, since at least the 10th century, the process has become more formalized, with specific procedures in various [[Christian denominations]], such as the [[Roman Catholic Church]], the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]], and the [[Anglican Communion]]. Canonization is a matter of ecclesiastical authority and not a precise science.

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	Canonization, especially its requirement for miracles, has been subject to criticism and controversy. Critics argue that the process can be slow, costly, and at times influenced by political or social factors rather than purely spiritual ones.		Canonization, especially its requirement for miracles, has been subject to criticism and controversy. Critics argue that the process can be slow, costly, and at times influenced by political or social factors rather than purely spiritual ones.
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	~~==Conclusion==~~
	Canonization is a significant religious act that recognizes individuals who have led lives of exceptional holiness and virtue. Despite variations in process and practice among different Christian denominations, the veneration of saints plays a crucial role in the spiritual life of many believers, offering models of faith and intercessors before God.

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[[File:stcyprian.jpg|stcyprian|thumb]] [[File:Catholic_Encyclopedia,_volume_3.djvu&page=303_''The_name_'''Canon_(κανών)'''_means_a_norm_or_rule;_and_it_is'']_[|Catholic Encyclopedia, volume 3.djvu&page=303 ''The name '''Canon (κανών)''' means a norm or rule; and it is''] [|thumb|left]] [[File:Catholic_Encyclopedia,_volume_3.djvu&page=304_''used_for_various_objects,_such_as_the_Canon_of_Holy_Scripture,_canons_of_Councils,_'''the_official_list_of_saints'_names_(whence_"canonization")''',_and_the_canon_or_list_of_clerks_who_serve_a_certain_church,_from_which_they_themselves_are_called_canons_(canonici).'']</ref><ref>{{cite_encyclopedia_|Catholic Encyclopedia, volume 3.djvu&page=304 ''used for various objects, such as the Canon of Holy Scripture, canons of Councils, '''the official list of saints' names (whence "canonization")''', and the canon or list of clerks who serve a certain church, from which they themselves are called canons (canonici).'']</ref><ref>{{cite encyclopedia|thumb|left]] [[File:Liezen_Erzsébet_szentté_avatása.jpg|Liezen Erzsébet szentté avatása|thumb]] [[File:Pintoricchio_018_detail.jpg|Pintoricchio 018 detail|thumb]] '''Canonization''' is the act by which a [[Christian Church]] declares a deceased person to be a [[saint]], inscribing that person in the canon, or list, of recognized saints. Initially, individuals were recognized as saints without any formal process. However, since at least the 10th century, the process has become more formalized, with specific procedures in various [[Christian denominations]], such as the [[Roman Catholic Church]], the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]], and the [[Anglican Communion]]. Canonization is a matter of ecclesiastical authority and not a precise science.

==History==
The practice of honoring holy people and recognizing them as saints dates back to the early [[Christianity|Christian]] communities. Martyrs, due to their ultimate sacrifice for their faith, were among the first to be venerated. Over time, confessors—those who confessed their faith but were not martyred—were also recognized as saints. The process was initially informal, based on public acclaim and the consensus of the faithful.

By the Middle Ages, the [[Roman Catholic Church]] began to formalize the process to address the growing number of saint candidates and to prevent abuses. In 993, [[Ulrich of Augsburg]] was the first saint to be canonized by a pope, Pope John XV. The formal process continued to evolve, especially under the influence of the [[Counter-Reformation]] in the 16th century, which saw the establishment of the [[Congregation for the Causes of Saints]] by Pope Sixtus V in 1588.

==Process in the Roman Catholic Church==
The canonization process in the Roman Catholic Church is a lengthy and detailed one, involving several stages:

1. '''Servant of God''': The process begins at the diocesan level after a waiting period (usually five years after the candidate's death, though this can be waived by the Pope). The bishop opens an investigation into the life of the deceased to determine if they lived their life with sufficient holiness and virtue worthy of recognition.

2. '''Venerable''': If the Vatican's [[Congregation for the Causes of Saints]] approves the initial investigation, the Pope may declare the candidate "Venerable," recognizing their heroic virtue.

3. '''Blessed''': For beatification, a miracle attributed to the candidate's intercession is usually required. Martyrs may be beatified without a miracle. Beatification grants the title "Blessed" and allows for limited public veneration.

4. '''Saint''': Canonization requires a second miracle after beatification. Saints can be venerated by the entire Church.

==Eastern Orthodox Church==
The Eastern Orthodox Church also recognizes saints, often emphasizing the consensus of the faithful and local bishops in the recognition process. While there is no formal canonization process equivalent to that of the Roman Catholic Church, the [[Ecumenical Patriarchate]] or a synod of bishops typically makes official recognitions of sainthood.

==Anglican Communion==
The Anglican Communion venerates saints and has its own calendar of saints. However, it does not have a formal canonization process. Recognition of saints tends to be more decentralized, often based on local or national church traditions.

==Criticism and Controversies==
Canonization, especially its requirement for miracles, has been subject to criticism and controversy. Critics argue that the process can be slow, costly, and at times influenced by political or social factors rather than purely spiritual ones.

==Conclusion==
Canonization is a significant religious act that recognizes individuals who have led lives of exceptional holiness and virtue. Despite variations in process and practice among different Christian denominations, the veneration of saints plays a crucial role in the spiritual life of many believers, offering models of faith and intercessors before God.

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