Saint Aurelia (Daughter of France)
Presumed daughter of Hugh Capet, Aurelia fled the French court to escape a forced marriage. She took refuge in Regensburg with Saint Wolfgang, who had…
First name and chronology
Aurelia
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Aurelia, between 992 and 1930; the most famous is Saint Aurelia, celebrated on October 16th.
Chronology of the name Aurelia
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 992-1027 Saint Aurelia (Daughter of France) Presumed daughter of Hugh Capet, Aurelia fled the French court to escape a forced marriage. She took refuge in Regensbur…
- 1768-1833 Catherine Aurélie of the Precious Blood Foundress of the Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood in Canada, declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2016.
- 1839-1899 María Aurelia Iglesias Fidalgo Spanish religious sister of the Congregation of the Religious of Mary Immaculate, known as Sister María Stella de Jesús,…
- 1870-1930 Irene Stefani Sister Irene Stefani (1891-1930), an Italian Consolata missionary, dedicated her life to the sick and the poor in Kenya,…
All records linked to Aurelia
Catherine Aurélie of the Precious Blood
Foundress of the Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood in Canada, declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2016.
María Aurelia Iglesias Fidalgo
Spanish religious sister of the Congregation of the Religious of Mary Immaculate, known as Sister María Stella de Jesús, declared Venerable in 2021.
Irene Stefani
Sister Irene Stefani (1891-1930), an Italian Consolata missionary, dedicated her life to the sick and the poor in Kenya, where she was nicknamed 'Moth…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Aurelia's feast day?
The feast of Aurelia is celebrated on October 16th, in memory of Saint Aurelia.
How many saints are named Aurelia?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Aurelia, including Saint Aurelia, Irene Stefani, Catherine Aurélie of the Precious Blood and María Aurelia Iglesias Fidalgo.
Who is the most famous saint named Aurelia?
The most famous saint named Aurelia is Saint Aurelia (11th century).