First name and chronology

Alfred

5 saints and blesseds bear the name Alfred, between 1882 and 1985; the most famous is André Bessette, celebrated on January 7th.

Chronology of the name Alfred

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1882-1937André BessetteA Canadian religious of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Brother André is known for his devotion to Saint Joseph and the …
  2. 1889-1954Alfredo Ildefonso SchusterA Benedictine cardinal and Archbishop of Milan, Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster was a devoted pastor, a great scholar of the …
  3. 1901-1936Dionisio Pamplona Polo and 12 companionsDionisio Pamplona Polo and his 12 companions were Spanish Piarist religious, martyred in 1936 in hatred of the faith dur…
  4. 1913-1978Alfredo ObviarAlfredo Obviar (1889-1978) was a Filipino bishop, founder of the Congregation of the Missionary Catechists of Saint Ther…
  5. 1920-1985Hildebrand GregoriAbbot General of the Sylvestrine Benedictine Congregation and founder of the Congregation of the Benedictine Sisters of …

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Alfred's feast day?

The feast of Alfred is celebrated on January 7th, in memory of André Bessette.

How many saints are named Alfred?

5 saints and blesseds bear the name Alfred, including André Bessette, Dionisio Pamplona Polo and 12 companions, Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster, Alfredo Obviar and Hildebrand Gregori.

Who is the most famous saint named Alfred?

The most famous saint named Alfred is André Bessette (20th century).