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=== Servant of God === | === Servant of God === | ||
The “Servant of God” designation did not exist in Paul’s era; his | The “Servant of God” designation did not exist in Paul’s era; his veneration began organically after his death, spurred by Saint Anthony’s testimony and Jerome’s biography. | ||
===Venerable=== | |||
Paul was not declared Venerable, as this title emerged later; his sanctity was recognized through early Christian tradition. | |||
=== Beatification === | |||
Beatification was not a formal process in the 4th century; Paul’s sainthood arose from popular acclaim rather than official steps. | |||
=== Canonization === | |||
Canonized pre-Congregation, Paul’s sainthood was affirmed by early Church recognition, solidified by his ascetic life and miraculous accounts recorded by Saint Jerome. | |||
==Miracles== | |||
=== Miracle for beatification === | |||
No specific miracle is tied to a formal beatification, as this process did not apply in Paul’s time. | |||
=== Miracle for canonization === | |||
Canonization in Paul’s era did not require documented miracles; his sainthood rested on his life and posthumous veneration. | |||
=== Other notable miracles === | |||
- Fed daily by a raven bringing half a loaf of bread for decades. | |||
- Two lions dug his grave after his death, as witnessed by Saint Anthony. | |||
==Patronage== | |||
Saint Paul the Hermit is the patron saint of weavers, hermits, and basket makers. | |||
==Feast day== | |||
The feast day of Saint Paul the Hermit is celebrated on January 15. | |||
==Veneration== | |||
Saint Paul is venerated through pilgrimages to the Monastery of Saint Paul the Anchorite in Egypt’s Eastern Desert, where his cave and relics are preserved. Devotees honor him with prayers for solitude and perseverance, often depicting him with a raven, palm tree, and lions. His influence spans the Eastern Orthodox and Coptic Orthodox Churches, with his life inspiring desert monasticism and artistic representations in icons and literature. | |||
==Books== | |||
==Written about the saint== | |||
* [https://www.amazon.com/Life-Paul-Hermit-Saint-Jerome/dp/1482607379 "The Life of Saint Paul the Hermit" by Saint Jerome] | |||
==Written by the saint== | |||
* No known writings by Saint Paul survive. | |||
==External links== | |||
* [https://catholicsaints.info/saint-paul-the-first-hermit/ Catholic Saints Info] | |||
* [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=33 Catholic Online] | |||
* [https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/january-15-saint-paul-the-first-hermit/ My Catholic Life] | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||