Other_Protestantism Saint

in lutheran church, christians, whether in heaven or on earth, regarded saints. however, church still recognizes , honors specific saints, including of recognized catholic church, in qualified way: according augsburg confession, term saint used in manner of catholic church insofar denote person received exceptional grace, sustained faith, , works example christian. traditional lutheran belief accounts prayers saints prohibited, not mediators of redemption. but, lutherans believe saints pray christian church in general. philip melanchthon, author of apology of augsburg confession, approved honoring saints saying honored in 3 ways:

1. thanking god examples of mercy;
2. using saints examples strengthening our faith; and
3. imitating faith , other virtues.

the lutheran churches have liturgical calendars in honor individuals saints.

methodism

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.