Canonization of Saints

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rituals
gptkbp:application can involve the examination of writings
affirms the faith of the Church
can affirm the Church's teachings
can be a part of ecumenical dialogue
can be a source of inspiration for believers
can be a subject of academic study
can be celebrated by the faithful
can be documented in Church records
can be influenced by historical context
can be influenced by popular opinion
can be influenced by the Church's needs.
can be seen as a form of recognition
can be subject to criticism
can enhance a person's legacy
can include testimonies from witnesses
can inspire devotion
can involve multiple stages
can involve the assessment of virtues
can involve theological scrutiny
can lead to increased pilgrimage
can lead to the creation of biographies
can lead to the establishment of shrines
can reflect societal values
can take decades or centuries
involves extensive investigation
validates a person's life and virtues
gptkbp:can_lead_to Public veneration
gptkbp:can_result_in The title of Saint
gptkbp:can_take_place_after Five years posthumously
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Canonization of Saints
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Energy
gptkbp:involves gptkb:The_Congregation_for_the_Causes_of_Saints
Apostolic process
Recognition of a deceased person's holiness
gptkbp:is_a_formal_act_of The Church's authority
gptkbp:is_a_formal_declaration_of Sainthood
gptkbp:is_a_formal_recognition_of Heroic virtue
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of Theological discussion
gptkbp:is_based_on The life of the candidate
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Liturgical ceremonies
Feast days
gptkbp:is_distinct_from Veneration
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:The_Vatican
gptkbp:is_influenced_by Local devotion
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by Servant of God status
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with Cultural celebrations
Miraculous events
gptkbp:is_part_of The Church's mission
Catholic Church tradition
gptkbp:is_practiced_in has evolved over centuries
has historical roots
gptkbp:is_recognized_by Catholic faithful
Other Christian denominations
gptkbp:is_related_to Martyrdom
gptkbp:is_sometimes_expedited_by Papal decree
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:Pope
gptkbp:requires Miracles attributed to the candidate
gptkbp:significant_event The Catholic community
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pope_Urban_X
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6