Why is incorruptibility of saints' relics used as proof of their sanctity?

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                          Why is the notion of incorruptibility advanced by some Catholics and some Orthodox when determining the corruptibility or incorruptibility of a saint's relics has never been a part of the beatification or canonization process?
                        

Asked by Vladimir Saemmler-Hindrichs (61 rep)

Jul 11, 2016, 08:45 PM
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Why is incorruptibility of saints' relics used as proof of their sanctity?

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