Because they were the PARENTS of Jesus!
The CC could name anyone a saint.
They do have to have performed 3 miracles.
An exeption was made for Pope John Paul.
It's usually someone who had a great impact on their society
or in the Church itself...or were a great example to many.
Also, some are martyrs that died for their faith because they would
no renounce it.
The CC could name anyone a saint.
They do have to have performed 3 miracles.
An exeption was made for Pope John Paul.
It's usually someone who had a great impact on their society
or in the Church itself...or were a great example to many.
Also, some are martyrs that died for their faith because they would
no renounce it.