Methodism Saint

while methodists whole not practice patronage or veneration of saints, honor , admire them. methodists believe christians saints, use term refer biblical people, christian leaders, , martyrs of faith. many methodist churches named after saints, such twelve apostles, john wesley, etc. although, named after geographical locations associated circuit or prominent location. methodist congregations observe saints day if follow liturgical calendar. many encourage study of saints, is, biography of holy people.

the 14th article of religion in united methodist discipline states,

the romish doctrine concerning purgatory, pardon, worshiping, , adoration, of images of relics, , invocation of saints, fond thing, vainly invented, , grounded upon no warrant of scripture, repugnant word of god.

john wesley, theological father of world methodism, did not practice or permit catholic practices associated veneration of virgin mary or prayers saints.