What term describes people considered holy by followers of Christianity?

What term describes people considered holy by followers of Christianity?

• A. Saints
• B. Martyrs
• C. Prophets
• D. Sages

Answer: (A)

Saints are the people Christians regard as especially holy, living lives that reflect strong faith and virtue and, in many traditions, being believed to have a special place in heaven or to intercede with God on behalf of the living. In Catholic and Orthodox practice, there is a formal process of canonization that publicly recognizes someone as a saint, while in many Protestant contexts the term can simply mean any believer who is considered holy. Martyrs are those who die for their faith, which is a different focus—sacrifice for the faith—rather than holiness as recognized status. Prophets are individuals believed to be divinely inspired messengers. Sages is a more general term for wise teachers and does not correspond specifically to Christian holiness.

Saints are the people Christians regard as especially holy, living lives that reflect strong faith and virtue and, in many traditions, being believed to have a special place in heaven or to intercede with God on behalf of the living. In Catholic and Orthodox practice, there is a formal process of canonization that publicly recognizes someone as a saint, while in many Protestant contexts the term can simply mean any believer who is considered holy.

Martyrs are those who die for their faith, which is a different focus—sacrifice for the faith—rather than holiness as recognized status. Prophets are individuals believed to be divinely inspired messengers. Sages is a more general term for wise teachers and does not correspond specifically to Christian holiness.