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<nowiki>==Canonization==</nowiki>

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<nowiki>=== Servant of God ===</nowiki>

Description of when the saint was named a "Servant of God" and the beginning of the formal investigation into their life, virtues, and writings is conducted, usually at the diocesan level where the person died or lived most of their life.

<nowiki>===Venerable==</nowiki>

If the Congregation for the Causes of Saints (a Vatican office) affirms that the individual lived a life of "heroic virtue," the Pope may declare them "Venerable." This stage does not require a miracle.

<nowiki>=== Beatification ===</nowiki>

For beatification, one miracle attributed to the intercession of the Venerable after their death must be authenticated.  Beatification allows the person to be called "Blessed" and to be venerated in a particular region or by a specific group of people.  In some cases (e.g., martyrs), beatification can occur without a miracle, based solely on the martyrdom.

<nowiki>=== Canonization ===</nowiki>

A second miracle, verified after beatification, is typically required for canonization.  Once the Pope canonizes someone, they are declared a saint, and their veneration is extended to the universal Church. This includes having a feast day on the liturgical calendar, the ability for parishes to be named after them, and the inclusion in the canon (list) of recognized saints.

<nowiki>==Cultural impact==</nowiki>

This could include depictions of saint in Christian art, literature and media, relics, etc.

<nowiki>==External links==</nowiki>

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<nowiki>==References==</nowiki>