ABSTRACT
This chapter concludes the book with thesis that miracles were made in medieval England through a collaborative endeavour which revolved around a basic structure. A person had a problem, and acting upon their knowledge, they brought that problem to a saint in the hope and expectation of intercession. This was a communal event involving supplicants, custodians and the saint. The cult of the saints was flexible but it maintained this basic structure despite the range of events and experiences brought to bear. Unacceptable behaviour was punished, but people could be redeemed. Tensions were present within communities and between the communities and external threats. By petitioning a saint, a person could take an action to improve their lot whilst demonstrating their piety publicly. A successful petition marked the end of a crisis and showed that an individual had a relationship with the saint. Ultimately the cult of the saints was driven by these communal actions. The saints, custodians, hagiographers and supplicants were all focused on making miracles.
