First name and chronology

Adelaide

4 saints and blesseds bear the name Adelaide, between 931 and 1945; the most famous is Saint Adelaide, celebrated on December 16th.

Chronology of the name Adelaide

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 931-1000 Saint Adelaide (Empress of Germany) Daughter of the King of Burgundy, Adelaide was successively Queen of Italy and Empress of Germany. Despite the persecuti…
  2. 950-1015 Adelaide of Vilich A German Benedictine abbess, Adelaide of Vilich is known for her piety, heroic charity during famines, and the miracle o…
  3. 1849-1909 Adele Bonolis Italian layperson (1909-1980), declared Venerable in 2021, she dedicated her life to the rehabilitation of marginalized …
  4. 1910-1945 Maria Paschalis Jahn and 9 companions (10) Group of ten religious sisters of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Elizabeth, martyred in 1945 by Red Army soldi…

All records linked to Adelaide

Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Adelaide's feast day?

The feast of Adelaide is celebrated on December 16th, in memory of Saint Adelaide.

How many saints are named Adelaide?

4 saints and blesseds bear the name Adelaide, including Saint Adelaide, Adelaide of Vilich, Maria Paschalis Jahn and 9 companions (10) and Adele Bonolis.

Who is the most famous saint named Adelaide?

The most famous saint named Adelaide is Saint Adelaide (10th century).