The Encyclopedia of Saints

摘要: Prior to his religious conversion, St Francis of Assisi was a liar, thief, and virtual madman known for running naked in the streets. Teresa Avila healed herself on her deathbed by praying patron saint. Augustine converted after terrifying dream which God beat him black blue pagan beliefs. These are just some colourful details that can be found this encyclopaedia contains over 400 entries offer biographical accounts principal saints Catholic Orthodox churches. The book explores their lives journeys, mystical experiences, philosophies, important influences. Appendixes include information topic, calendar feast days, beatified canonized popes, an explanation canonization process, glossary terms, heresies. Saints profiled include: Blessed Andre Bessette; Anselm; Barnabas; Catherine Sweden; Elizabeth Ann Steon; Fabian; Pope Gregory I; Hildegard Bingen; John Cross; Lucy Syracuse; Mark Evangelist; Nicodemus; Rose Lima; Simon Stylites; Thomas Aquinas; William Norwich; Zita.