Saintapedia naming convention

Saintapedia's naming convention aims for consistency, clarity, and respect for context in wiki articles about saints, blessed individuals, and related institutions.

Articles About Saints

• Use the full title Saint [Name] for articles about canonized saints (e.g., Saint Joseph, Saint Patrick).
• For saints with extended titles, use the established full name (e.g., Saint Teresa of Ávila, Saint John the Baptist).
• Rationale: The full "Saint" prefix is formal, widely recognized, and standard in religious, historical, and academic contexts.

Articles About Blessed Individuals

• Use the full title Blessed [Name] for articles about individuals declared blessed (e.g., Blessed Carlo Acutis, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati).
• For blessed individuals with extended titles, use the established full name (e.g., Blessed Teresa of Calcutta before her canonization).
• Rationale: The "Blessed" prefix is the formal designation for those beatified but not yet canonized, ensuring clarity and alignment with religious naming conventions.

Articles About Institutions

• Use St. [Name] [Institution Type] for institutions named after saints (e.g., St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Patrick Hospital).
• Use Bl. [Name] [Institution Type] for institutions named after blessed individuals (e.g., Bl. Carlo Acutis School).
• Include a period after "St." or "Bl." to align with standard English abbreviations (e.g., St. Joseph, not St Joseph; Bl. Carlo, not Bl Carlo).
• Include the institution type (e.g., Catholic Church, School, Monastery) for specificity.
• Exception: If the institution’s official name deviates (e.g., Saint Joseph’s University, Bl Carlo Acutis Parish without a period), use the official name as documented.
• Rationale: Abbreviations "St." and "Bl." are standard for institutions, reflecting common usage in official names and signage.

Articles About Geographic Locations

• Use the official name for places named after saints or blessed individuals (e.g., St. Joseph, Missouri, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Bl. Carlo Acutis Square).
• Rationale: Geographic names vary based on local conventions or historical usage. Adhering to the official name ensures accuracy.

Style notes

• Avoid using St or Bl without a period in formal titles unless it matches the official name (e.g., St Giles’ Cathedral).
• Ensure consistency by applying this convention across all related articles.
• Cross-reference articles (e.g., link St. Joseph Catholic Church to Saint Joseph or Bl. Carlo Acutis School to Blessed Carlo Acutis) to improve navigation and context.