[BlessedBeGod]

No angel is ever called a saint in Scripture...

No, it's more simple than that -- it's from the dictionary:

Why are they called “saints” if they’re angels rather than humans?

The word “saint” (Greek, hagios) means “holy one.”

It does not mean “holy human being.” As a result, it can apply to holy ones that aren’t human.

Since St.s Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael all chose to side with God rather than the devil, they are holy angels and thus saints.

All angels that sided with God are saints, but these three’s names are known to us, and so they are picked out by name in the liturgy.

Celebrating the Archangels: 7 Things to Know and Share

[Salvation]

Thanks for that article.

Here’s the answer:

2) Why are they called “saints” if they’re angels rather than humans?

The word “saint” (Greek, hagios) means “holy one.”

It does not mean “holy human being.” As a result, it can apply to holy ones that aren’t human.

Since St.s Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael all chose to side with God rather than the devil, they are holy angels and thus saints.

All angels that sided with God are saints, but these three’s names are known to us, and so they are picked out by name in the liturgy.

Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/blog/jimmy-akin/celebrating-the-archangels-7-things-to-know-and-share/#ixzz3Em6RUhVt

[defconw]

I had to join the secret club. :)