The Buddha was accidentally made into a Christian saint!!!

[@marcmanolache2106]

1. By the time the story of Sts. Barlaam and Josephat reached Europe, it had been fully Christianized. Its theology was entirely Christian with no trace of Buddhist thought. The parallels to the life of the Buddha were rendered superficial. 2. Barlaam and Josephat were never formally canonized by a synod of bishops. They were simply inserted into the liturgical calendar without discussion or proclamation. 3. Consequently, this story falls under the category of “pious legends.” These are tales that might not be literally true, but are spiritually edifying nonetheless. In the medieval era, it was common for storytellers to draw upon familiar themes to communicate Christian teachings effectively.

[@CollaborativeDataAccounts]

It wasn't an accident. These things are thought though and reconciled in Christianity.