First name and chronology

Andrew

19 saints and blesseds bear the name Andrew, between 701 and 1977; the most famous is Andrew Corsini, celebrated on February 4th.

Chronology of the name Andrew

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 701-800 Saint Andrew of Crete (the Calybite) A Cretan monk of the 8th century, Andrew traveled to Constantinople to oppose the iconoclastic policy of Emperor Constan…
  2. 1256-1315 Blessed Andrew Dotti A Tuscan nobleman born in 1256, Andrew Dotti joined the Servite Order after being moved by Saint Philip Benizi. A zealou…
  3. 1301-1400 Blessed Andrew of Segni Coming from the illustrious family of the Counts of Segni, Andrew renounced princely honors to become a Franciscan monk.…
  4. 1318-1400 Saint Andrew Corsini Born into the noble Corsini family in Florence, Andrew initially led a life of debauchery before converting and entering…
  5. 1336-1401 Andrea Franchi A Dominican and Bishop of Pistoia in the 14th century, Blessed Andrea Franchi distinguished himself through his tireless…
  6. 1425-1485 Saint Andrew of Peschiera (Andrew Grego) An Italian Dominican of the 15th century, André Grego distinguished himself by his austerity from childhood and his refu…
  7. 1556-1608 Saint Andrew Avellino of Castronuovo A priest of the Theatine Order born in the 16th century, Andrew Avellino was a zealous reformer and a friend of Saint Ch…
  8. 1592-1657 Blessed Andrew Bobola A 17th-century Polish Jesuit, Andrew Bobola dedicated his life to the evangelization of Lithuania and the struggle again…
  9. 1625-1644 Andrew of Phu Yen Andrew of Phu Yen (1625-1644), known as the protomartyr of Vietnam, was a young lay catechist who died for his faith, be…
  10. 1625-1644 Andrew of Phu Yen Andrew of Phu Yen (c. 1624/1625 - 1644) is the protomartyr of Vietnam. A young catechist trained by Father Alexandre de …
  11. 1856-1921 Andrea Carlo Ferrari Cardinal-Archbishop of Milan, Blessed Andrea Carlo Ferrari distinguished himself by his pastoral zeal, his social commit…
  12. 1856-1916 Andrea Maria Borello A lay brother of the Society of Saint Paul, the Venerable Andrea Maria Borello (1916-1948) sanctified his humble work as…
  13. 1871-1936 Giacinto Longhin Giacinto Longhin (1863-1936) was an Italian Capuchin bishop who led the Diocese of Treviso for thirty-two years, noted f…
  14. 1879-1944 Andrey Sheptytsky Greek Catholic Metropolitan of Lviv, Andrey Sheptytsky led his Church through the turmoil of the two World Wars, disting…
  15. 1882-1937 André Bessette A Canadian religious of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Brother André is known for his devotion to Saint Joseph and the …
  16. 1892-1927 José Trinidad Rangel Montaño and companions (3) Three martyrs of the Cristero War in Mexico (two priests and one layman), executed on April 25, 1927, at Rancho de San J…
  17. 1911-1923 Andrés Manjón y Manjón A Spanish priest and brilliant jurist, Andrés Manjón y Manjón (1846-1923) was the founder of the Ave Maria Schools and a…
  18. 1914-1969 Francisco Garmendia Mendizábal Spanish Lasallian religious, dedicated educator and provincial, declared Venerable in 2008.
  19. 1917-1977 Luigi Bordino An Italian Cottolengo brother and nurse, Luigi Bordino devoted himself body and soul to the service of the sick and the …

All records linked to Andrew

Male saints (15)

Female saints (1)

Other records (3)

Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Andrew's feast day?

The feast of Andrew is celebrated on February 4th, in memory of Andrew Corsini.

How many saints are named Andrew?

19 saints and blesseds bear the name Andrew, including Andrew Corsini, Saint Andrew Avellino, Andrew Bobola, Saint Andrew of Peschiera and Saint Andrew of Crete.

Who is the most famous saint named Andrew?

The most famous saint named Andrew is Andrew Corsini (14th century).