In Orthodox Christianity, the Church does not believe that an official ceremony makes a person holy. Holiness is the work of God in a human life. Formal glorification recognizes and confirms that the Church has received a person's life and witness as saintly.
What is considered?
The Church may examine a person's faith, life, teaching, reputation for holiness, local veneration, and testimony associated with the person's memory.
Are miracles required?
Miracles may be associated with saints, but Orthodox recognition of holiness is not reducible to collecting spectacular claims. Faithfulness to Christ is central.
What changes after glorification?
The saint may be given an established feast day, liturgical services, and icons for public veneration. See Why Do Orthodox Christians Venerate Saints?
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Established with the blessing of V. Rev. Fr. Wiaczeslaw, Rector of Orthodox Christian Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord (NY). |
