First name and chronology

Balthazar

4 saints and blesseds bear the name Balthazar, between 42 and 1966; the most famous is The Magi, celebrated on January 6th.

Chronology of the name Balthazar

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 42-54 The Holy Magi (Gaspar, Balthazar, Melchior) Wise men from the East guided by a star, the Magi Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar came to adore the Child Jesus in Bethl…
  2. 1432-1492 Baldassare Ravaschieri A Franciscan friar of the Observance, Baldassare Ravaschieri (1419-1492) was a zealous preacher and a sought-after confe…
  3. 1821-1886 Baltasár Pardal Vidal Baltasár Pardal Vidal (1886-1963) was a Spanish priest, founder of the Great Work of Atocha and the secular institute of…
  4. 1887-1966 Marcell Boldizsar Marton Hungarian Discalced Carmelite priest (1887-1966), confessor to major figures of the Church and clandestine spiritual gui…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Balthazar's feast day?

The feast of Balthazar is celebrated on January 6th, in memory of The Magi.

How many saints are named Balthazar?

4 saints and blesseds bear the name Balthazar, including The Magi, Baldassare Ravaschieri, Baltasár Pardal Vidal and Marcell Boldizsar Marton.

Who is the most famous saint named Balthazar?

The most famous saint named Balthazar is The Magi (1st century).