First name and chronology

Angelo

17 saints and blesseds bear the name Angelo, between 1186 and 1972; the most famous is Saint Angelus, celebrated on May 5th.

Chronology of the name Angelo

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1186-1221Saints Daniel, Samuel, Donulus, Leo, Hugolinus, Nicholas and AngelusIn 1221, seven Franciscan friars led by Daniel of Calabria set out to evangelize North Africa. After preaching the Chris…
  2. 1190-1225Saint Angelus of JerusalemBorn in Jerusalem to converted Jewish parents, Angel became a Carmelite and lived for fifty years as a hermit before bei…
  3. 1260-1325Blessed Angel of GualdoAngelo of Gualdo was an humble Italian shepherd who became a Camaldolese lay brother and later a recluse following a pil…
  4. 1401-1500Blessed Angelus of ChivassoA 15th-century Piedmontese Franciscan friar, Angelo of Chivasso distinguished himself by his exemplary piety and love of…
  5. 1660-1720Angelo PaoliAngelo Paoli (1642-1720) was an Italian Carmelite religious, nicknamed the "father of the poor" for his tireless dedicat…
  6. 1669-1739Blessed Angelo of AcriA Capuchin religious born in Calabria in 1669, Angelo of Acri overcame difficult beginnings in religious life to become …
  7. 1793-1858Antonio Angelo CavanisVenetian priest (1772-1858), co-founder with his brother Marco Antonio of the Congregation of the Schools of Charity (Ca…
  8. 1796-1861Angelo RamazzottiBishop of Pavia and later Patriarch of Venice, Angelo Ramazzotti is the founder of the Lombard Seminary for Foreign Miss…
  9. 1812-1877Angelo BughettiItalian diocesan priest and founder of the Institute of Saint Catherine, dedicated to the education and support of orpha…
  10. 1877-1937Angelo CalviAngelo Calvi (1909-1937), in religion Father Benigno di Santa Teresa del Bambino Gesù, was an Italian Discalced Carmelit…
  11. 1881-1966Angelo FontanarosaItalian Passionist priest (1881-1966), founder of the Madonna Addolorata sanctuary in Mascalucia and spiritual director …
  12. 1891-1956Raffaele DimiccoliItalian priest dedicated to the education of youth and service to the poor in Barletta, founder of the New Saint Philip …
  13. 1901-1936Julián Heredia Zubía and 17 companions (18)Group of 18 Cistercian martyrs (16 monks of Viaceli and 2 nuns of Fons Salutis) murdered in 1936 during the Spanish Civi…
  14. 1903-1963Angelo BonettaAngelo Bonetta (1948-1963), nicknamed Angiolino, was a young Italian layperson and member of the Centre for Volunteers o…
  15. 1907-1972Ángel Riesco CarbajoSpanish auxiliary bishop and founder of the Secular Institute of the Apostolic Missionaries of Charity, recognized as Ve…
  16. 1908-1931Darío Acosta ZuritaDarío Acosta Zurita (1908-1931) was a young Mexican priest, vicar in Veracruz, assassinated in hatred of the faith in hi…
  17. 1917-1952Rosario Angelo LivatinoAn upright and courageous Sicilian magistrate, Rosario Livatino was assassinated by the mafia in 1990. Recognized as a m…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Angelo's feast day?

The feast of Angelo is celebrated on May 5th, in memory of Saint Angelus.

How many saints are named Angelo?

17 saints and blesseds bear the name Angelo, including Saint Angelus, Saint Daniel and his companions, Angelo of Acri, Angel of Gualdo and Angelus of Chivasso.

Who is the most famous saint named Angelo?

The most famous saint named Angelo is Saint Angelus (13th century).