María Amparo Delgado García
Mother María Amparo of the Sacred Heart (1889-1941) was a Spanish Poor Clare nun, founder of the Monastery of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Cantalapied…
First name and chronology
Amparo
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Amparo, between 1829 and 1936; the most famous is María Gabriela Hinojosa Naveros and 6 companions, celebrated on November 18th.
Chronology of the name Amparo
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1829-1889 María Amparo Delgado García Mother María Amparo of the Sacred Heart (1889-1941) was a Spanish Poor Clare nun, founder of the Monastery of the Sacred…
- 1901-1936 María Gabriela Hinojosa Naveros and 6 companions Nuns of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Madrid, they were martyred in November 1936 during the Spanish Civil…
- 1913-1925 María de los Desamparados Portilla Crespo A Spanish laywoman, wife, and mother of eleven children, Amparo Portilla was declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2021 …
All records linked to Amparo
María Gabriela Hinojosa Naveros and 6 companions
Nuns of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Madrid, they were martyred in November 1936 during the Spanish Civil War for their fidelity to the…
María de los Desamparados Portilla Crespo
A Spanish laywoman, wife, and mother of eleven children, Amparo Portilla was declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2021 for her heroic family dedicati…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Amparo's feast day?
The feast of Amparo is celebrated on November 18th, in memory of María Gabriela Hinojosa Naveros and 6 companions.
How many saints are named Amparo?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Amparo, including María Gabriela Hinojosa Naveros and 6 companions, María Amparo Delgado García and María de los Desamparados Portilla Crespo.
Who is the most famous saint named Amparo?
The most famous saint named Amparo is María Gabriela Hinojosa Naveros and 6 companions (20th century).