Saint Benedict (Patriarch of Western Monks)
Born in Nursia around 480, Saint Benedict abandoned his studies in Rome for the solitude of Subiaco. Founder of the Abbey of Monte Cassino and author …
First name and chronology
Benedict
12 saints and blesseds bear the name Benedict, between 480 and 1990; the most famous is Saint Benezet, celebrated on April 14th.
Chronology of the name Benedict
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 480-543 Saint Benedict (Patriarch of Western Monks) Born in Nursia around 480, Saint Benedict abandoned his studies in Rome for the solitude of Subiaco. Founder of the Abbe…
- 683-700 Saint Benedict II A Roman by birth and an expert in ecclesiastical chant, Benedict II was elected pope in 683. His short ten-month pontifi…
- 683-690 Saint Benedict Biscop An English nobleman who became a monk at Lérins, Benedict Biscop founded the abbeys of Wearmouth and Jarrow in the 7th c…
- 747-821 Saint Benedict of Aniane A former nobleman at the court of Pepin the Short and Charlemagne, Benedict of Aniane left a military career for monasti…
- 845-845 Saint Benedict of Macerac Originally from Patras in Greece, Benoît fled the troubles of his country to settle near Nantes in the 9th century. Welc…
- 1165-1184 Saint Benezet (Benedict) A humble shepherd from Savoy born in 1165, Bénézet received a divine command to build a bridge over the Rhône in Avignon…
- 1240-1304 Blessed Benedict XI Nicolas Bocasini, who became Benedict XI, was a Dominican pope of the early 14th century. Succeeding Boniface VIII durin…
- 1562-1589 Saint Benedict the Moor (Benedict of San Fratello) Born a slave in Sicily to African parents, Benedict was freed at birth and initially led a rigorous life as a hermit bef…
- 1748-1800 Saint Benedict Joseph Labre Born in Artois in 1748, Benedict Joseph Labre renounced monastic life to become a mendicant pilgrim, traveling through t…
- 1829-1894 Giuseppe Benedetto Dusmet A Benedictine cardinal and Archbishop of Catania, Blessed Giuseppe Benedetto Dusmet (1818-1894) is famous for his heroic…
- 1901-1936 Benet Domènech Bonet and 2 companions (3) Three Capuchin Friars Minor from Catalonia, martyrs of the faith in 1936 at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, beat…
- 1955-1990 Benedict Daswa The first martyr of South Africa, Benedict Daswa was a layman, father, and school principal murdered in 1990 for refusin…
All records linked to Benedict
Saint Benedict II
A Roman by birth and an expert in ecclesiastical chant, Benedict II was elected pope in 683. His short ten-month pontificate was marked by the struggl…
Saint Benedict Biscop
An English nobleman who became a monk at Lérins, Benedict Biscop founded the abbeys of Wearmouth and Jarrow in the 7th century. A great traveler, he b…
Saint Benedict of Aniane
A former nobleman at the court of Pepin the Short and Charlemagne, Benedict of Aniane left a military career for monastic life. Founder of the Abbey o…
Saint Benedict of Macerac
Originally from Patras in Greece, Benoît fled the troubles of his country to settle near Nantes in the 9th century. Welcomed by Bishop Alain, he found…
Saint Benezet (Benedict)
A humble shepherd from Savoy born in 1165, Bénézet received a divine command to build a bridge over the Rhône in Avignon. After proving his mission by…
Blessed Benedict XI
Nicolas Bocasini, who became Benedict XI, was a Dominican pope of the early 14th century. Succeeding Boniface VIII during a period of major crisis, he…
Saint Benedict the Moor (Benedict of San Fratello)
Born a slave in Sicily to African parents, Benedict was freed at birth and initially led a rigorous life as a hermit before joining the Order of Friar…
Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
Born in Artois in 1748, Benedict Joseph Labre renounced monastic life to become a mendicant pilgrim, traveling through the sanctuaries of Europe in to…
Giuseppe Benedetto Dusmet
A Benedictine cardinal and Archbishop of Catania, Blessed Giuseppe Benedetto Dusmet (1818-1894) is famous for his heroic charity and his devotion to t…
Benet Domènech Bonet and 2 companions (3)
Three Capuchin Friars Minor from Catalonia, martyrs of the faith in 1936 at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, beatified in 2021.
Benedict Daswa
The first martyr of South Africa, Benedict Daswa was a layman, father, and school principal murdered in 1990 for refusing to participate in witchcraft…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Benedict's feast day?
The feast of Benedict is celebrated on April 14th, in memory of Saint Benezet.
How many saints are named Benedict?
12 saints and blesseds bear the name Benedict, including Saint Benezet, Saint Benedict, Benedict of Aniane, Saint Benedict II and Saint Benedict Biscop.
Who is the most famous saint named Benedict?
The most famous saint named Benedict is Saint Benezet (12th century).