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There was no formal canonization process in the Church during its first millennium. In the early years of the Church the title saint was bestowed first upon martyrs, and then upon individuals recognized by tradition as being exceptionally holy during their lifetimes. Consequently these Irish saints, including St. Patrick, were never actually formally canonized -- save one. The exception was Fergal, also known as St. Virgil of Salzburg, an 8th century missionary scholar who was officially canonized in 1233 by Pope Gregory IX. Virgil is one of only four Irish saints to be canonized by Rome.
Extracted from and article By Ken Concannon
Special to the HERALD
(From the issue of 3/21/02)
There was no formal process for canonization in place when Patrick died. He was proclaimed a saint by opular acclaim, probably with the approval of a bishop. The official process for canonization did not come until about the 12th century.
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Was St. Patrick canonized?
No, Saint Patrick was never formally canonized
Is Saint Patrick alive?
Saint Patrick was neither beatified nor canonized. He was declared a saint long before the canonization process was in place.
When was Saint Patrick of Ireland beatified?
St. Brigid was never beatified or canonized. She became a saint in the first millennium, before the canonization process was standardized by the Vatican. She became a saint by popular acclaim rather than ever being formally canonized.
Which pope canonized Saint Patrick?
For about the first millennium of Christianity canonization was done regionally, so St. Patrick would have been canonized by his local Bishop. Formal canonization like we see today did not begin until 993 with Saint Ulrich who was canonized by Pope John XV.
When was st Francis canonized?
St. Francis Xavier was canonized with fellow missionary St. Ignatius in 1622.
When was St. Eligius canonized?
St. Eligius was canonized in the Pre-Congregation era. This was when people were often canonized because of their popularity while they were alive.
Who canonized St. Etheldreda?
St. Etheldreda was canonized by Pope Celestine III in 1198.
When was Saint Anselm canonized?
St. Anselm was canonized in 1494.
Who are the five canonized saints?
The five canonized saints are St. Francis of Assisi, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John Paul II, and St. Mother Teresa.
Was St. Patrick ever canonized?
There was no formal process for canonization in place when Patrick died. He was proclaimed a saint by popular acclaim, probably with the approval of a bishop. The official process for canonization did not come until about the 12th century.
Was St Odilia canonized?
Yes, St. Odilia was canonized. She is known as a patron saint of the blind and visual difficulties.
Which pope canonized St. Clare?
St. Clare of Assisi was canonized on September 26, 1255, by Pope Alexander IV.
