Saint
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In Christian belief, a saint, also known as a hallow, is a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, likeness, or closeness to God. However, the use of the term saint depen
John the Baptist pictured with a halo. In Christian iconography, saints may also be depicted with wreaths, palm branches, white lilies and other attributes.
A portrait depicting Saint Francis of Assisi by the Italian artist Cimabue (1240–1302)
Saint, 12th-century fresco in Staraya Ladoga
"Scripture does not teach calling on the saints or pleading for help from them. For it sets before us Christ alone as mediator, atoning sacrifice, high priest, and intercessor."—A.C. Article XXI.
Veneration
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Veneration is the practice of honoring people and articles of religious significance, for example, the veneration of saints and the veneration of relics.
A statue of Conrad of Piacenza in a niche in the side wall of Noto Cathedral, Sicily. The cathedral houses the relics of the patron saint of Noto.
Tomb of Saint Anthony in Padua
Cave of Santo Hermano Pedro in Tenerife, Spain (veneration of a place associated with a saint).
Tomb of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi in Konya, Turkey