2007-02-06 03:19:08 · 4 answers · asked by Robert P 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Absolutely not. Most of the Roman martyrs were lay men, women and even children.
There is a married couple recently canonised too, can't remember their Italian names though.
2007-02-06 03:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by palaver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of them became priests and nuns after experiencing a miraculous encounter with God or a miracle. The experience led them to the life of the monastery or convent as either a devotion to God or to get away from the crowds who would not leave them alone.
2007-02-06 03:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think anyone can be a saint. Saints are those who strive to do what is right. They don't have to be nationally recognized or anything. Just good people doing their best for real.
2007-02-06 03:22:34 · answer #3 · answered by Laurel W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
2007-02-06 03:22:35 · answer #4 · answered by ubaer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋