Canonization in 1255

Canonization in 1255 refers to the official recognition by the Catholic Church of a person's sainthood. In that year, Pope Alexander IV declared Saint Louis IX of France a saint, acknowledging his virtuous life, faith, and miracles attributed to him. This process involves thorough investigation of the individual's life, virtues, and any miracles, establishing them as a model of Christian virtue. It formalizes their status, allowing the faithful to venerate them publicly and consider them as heavenly intercessors. In essence, canonization elevates a person's spiritual legacy, confirming their exemplary holiness to the wider Church community.