"Great saints" refers to highly revered individuals who have achieved an elevated spiritual state and exhibit exceptional qualities of virtue, wisdom, and divine connection. Full definition
Like many others in the Anglo - American world, I have long been fascinated by French history, love the language of Molière and Chateaubriand, admire the political thought of Montesquieu and Tocqueville, and treasure the example of great saints like Thérèse of Lisieux and Louis de Montfort. (firstthings.com)