thumb|200 px|right|Eremitic Saint Onuphrius by Emmanuel Tzanes, 1662 Because the church shows no true distinction between the living and the dead, as the saints are considered to be alive in Heaven, saints are referred to as if they are still alive, and are venerated, not worshipped. They are believed to be able to intercede for salvation and help mankind either through direct communion with God or by personal intervention.
thumb|200 px|right|Eremitic Saint Onuphrius by Emmanuel Tzanes 1662 Because the church shows no true distinction between the living and the dead as the saints are considered to be alive in Heaven saints are referred to as if they are still alive and are venerated not worshipped They are believed to be able to intercede for salvation and help mankind either through direct communion with God or by personal intervention