Saint

The term saint refers to a person who is recognized as having attained a certain level of holiness. It is used within Christianity, with definitions varying by denomination, but English-language publications will sometimes use the term "saint" to describe a revered person from another religion. The word itself means “Holy” and is derived from the Latin sanctus. The concept originates in early Greek Christian literature with the use of the word hagios (Greek άγιος meaning "holy" or "holy one") and in the New Testament, where it is used to describe the followers of Jesus of Nazareth.