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A [[saint]] is one who has been [[recognized]] for having an [[exceptional]] {{Wiki|degree}} of holiness, sanctity, and [[virtue]]. While the English term "[[saint]]" originated in [[Christianity]], {{Wiki|historians}} of [[religion]] now use the term "in a more general way to refer to the state of special holiness that many [[religions]] attribute to certain [[people]],"  with the {{Wiki|Jewish}} [[Tzadik]], the {{Wiki|Islamic}} [[wali]], the [[Hindu]] [[rishi]] or [[guru]], and the [[Buddhist]] [[arhat]] or [[bodhisattva]] also referred to as {{Wiki|saints}}. Depending on the [[religion]], {{Wiki|saints}} are [[recognized]] either through official {{Wiki|church}} [[recognition]] or by popular acclaim (see {{Wiki|Folk}} {{Wiki|saints}}).  
 
A [[saint]] is one who has been [[recognized]] for having an [[exceptional]] {{Wiki|degree}} of holiness, sanctity, and [[virtue]]. While the English term "[[saint]]" originated in [[Christianity]], {{Wiki|historians}} of [[religion]] now use the term "in a more general way to refer to the state of special holiness that many [[religions]] attribute to certain [[people]],"  with the {{Wiki|Jewish}} [[Tzadik]], the {{Wiki|Islamic}} [[wali]], the [[Hindu]] [[rishi]] or [[guru]], and the [[Buddhist]] [[arhat]] or [[bodhisattva]] also referred to as {{Wiki|saints}}. Depending on the [[religion]], {{Wiki|saints}} are [[recognized]] either through official {{Wiki|church}} [[recognition]] or by popular acclaim (see {{Wiki|Folk}} {{Wiki|saints}}).  
  
 
In [[Christianity]], "[[saint]]" has a wide variety of meanings, depending on its usage and the denomination. The original {{Wiki|Christian}} usage referred to any believer who is "in Christ" and in whom Christ dwells, whether in [[heaven]] or in [[earth]].  In {{Wiki|Orthodox}} and {{Wiki|Catholic}} teachings, all [[Christians]] in [[heaven]] are considered to be {{Wiki|saints}}, but some are considered to be [[worthy]] of higher {{Wiki|honor}}, emulation, or veneration, with official {{Wiki|church}} [[recognition]] given to some {{Wiki|saints}} through canonization or glorification
 
In [[Christianity]], "[[saint]]" has a wide variety of meanings, depending on its usage and the denomination. The original {{Wiki|Christian}} usage referred to any believer who is "in Christ" and in whom Christ dwells, whether in [[heaven]] or in [[earth]].  In {{Wiki|Orthodox}} and {{Wiki|Catholic}} teachings, all [[Christians]] in [[heaven]] are considered to be {{Wiki|saints}}, but some are considered to be [[worthy]] of higher {{Wiki|honor}}, emulation, or veneration, with official {{Wiki|church}} [[recognition]] given to some {{Wiki|saints}} through canonization or glorification
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A saint is one who has been recognized for having an exceptional degree of holiness, sanctity, and virtue. While the English term "saint" originated in Christianity, historians of religion now use the term "in a more general way to refer to the state of special holiness that many religions attribute to certain people," with the Jewish Tzadik, the Islamic wali, the Hindu rishi or guru, and the Buddhist arhat or bodhisattva also referred to as saints. Depending on the religion, saints are recognized either through official church recognition or by popular acclaim (see Folk saints).

In Christianity, "saint" has a wide variety of meanings, depending on its usage and the denomination. The original Christian usage referred to any believer who is "in Christ" and in whom Christ dwells, whether in heaven or in earth. In Orthodox and Catholic teachings, all Christians in heaven are considered to be saints, but some are considered to be worthy of higher honor, emulation, or veneration, with official church recognition given to some saints through canonization or glorification
Saints, saint's

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