JESOd Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 A Saint is a person defined by the Catholic church as a person officially recognized, especially by canonization, as being entitled to public veneration and capable of interceding for people on earth. Michael the Archangel is an [i]angel[/i]. Why do people call him St. Michael the Archangel when he's not a saint? This also applies with to Gabriel the Archangel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pio Nono Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 JMJ 8/20 - St. Bernard of Cliarveaux JESOd, Good question; however, I might take issue with your definition of "saint." As I understand it, a saint is anyone who is in communion with God and a member of the Mystical Body of Christ - this is why I like how hardcore southern Baptists call each other "saint". A canonized saint, though, is one who has offically been recognized as being in Heaven, by the will of God carried forth in His Church. Saint Michael the Archangel, as well as the other named angels (Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel) fit this definition, as they too behold the face of God. In this way are they called saints. Hope this helps. Yours, Pio Nono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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