Heroicity and sanctity in Catholic thought from early modern to contemporary age

In the Catholic Church's regulation, the heroic practice of virtues is one of the main criteria for the canonisation of saints. This article explores the complex concept of heroicity as it is used both in normative-theological literature and in texts regulating the judicial practice of causes f...

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Main Authors: Jenny Ponzo, Eleonora Rai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associazione Ocula 2019-12-01
Series:Ocula
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Online Access:https://www.ocula.it/files/OCULA-FluxSaggi-PONZO-RAI-Heroicity-and-sanctity-in-catholic-thought-from-early-modern-to