A saint is any person who is up in Heaven, whether recognized on earth still, or not. A saint is also person who has obtained a certain level of holiness.
One of there main beliefs are that god uncovers his saints through prayers and miracles.
They may start out with a small reputation, but as they grow popular the whole church usually recognizes them.
There is a formal process of recognition for the saint that is followed by a service of glorification.
Even after a saint has passed they are still referred to as alive.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint
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