Saint Bernard of Menthon (Apostle of the Alps)
A 10th-century Savoyard nobleman, Bernard of Menthon fled a prestigious marriage to dedicate himself to God in Aosta. Having become an archdeacon, he …
First name and chronology
Bernard
22 saints and blesseds bear the name Bernard, between 923 and 2002; the most famous is Saint Bernard, celebrated on August 20th.
Chronology of the name Bernard
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 923-1008 Saint Bernard of Menthon (Apostle of the Alps) A 10th-century Savoyard nobleman, Bernard of Menthon fled a prestigious marriage to dedicate himself to God in Aosta. Ha…
- 1099-1100 Saint Bernard of Abbeville (of Tiron) Born near Abbeville in the 11th century, Bernard was a reforming monk and a rigorous hermit. After leading the Abbey of …
- 1101-1200 Blessed Bernard the Penitent Originally from Provence, Bernard received a rigorous public penance in 1170 for mysterious crimes, possibly the murder …
- 1113-1153 Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Born in Fontaines into a noble family, Bernard entered Cîteaux in 1113, bringing with him his brothers and many companio…
- 1201-1300 Blessed Bernard of Santarem A Dominican priest-sacristan in Santarem in the 13th century, Bernard taught catechism to young acolytes. The children r…
- 1272-1348 Saint Bernard Tolomei Born in Siena in 1272, Bernard Tolomei abandoned a brilliant civil career to live as a hermit. In 1319, he founded the C…
- 1283-1348 Bernard Tolomei Bernard Tolomei (1272-1348), a jurist from Siena who became a hermit, founder of the Benedictine congregation of Monte O…
- 1401-1500 Blessed Bernard of Scammacca A nobleman from Catania who led a dissolute youth, Bernard of Scammaca converted and joined the Dominicans. He distingui…
- 1403-1458 Bernard II of Baden Margrave of Baden and diplomat in the service of Emperor Frederick III, Bernard II of Baden renounced his sovereign righ…
- 1607-1667 Blessed Bernard of Corleone Born Filippo Latini in Sicily, this shoemaker with a violent temperament converted after a life of duels and excess. Bec…
- 1612-1667 Bernard of Corleone Filippo Latino, known as Bernard of Corleone (1605-1667), was a Sicilian Capuchin lay brother. A former skilled swordsma…
- 1675-1735 Bernardo de Hoyos A Spanish Jesuit priest (1711-1735), Bernardo de Hoyos was the first great apostle of the devotion to the Sacred Heart i…
- 1785-1845 Bernardo Mattio An Italian diocesan priest and archpriest of Dronero for over forty years, Bernardo Mattio distinguished himself through…
- 1789-1849 Bernardo Maria Clausi An Italian religious of the Order of Minims, Bernardo Maria Clausi (1789-1849) was a sought-after spiritual advisor, clo…
- 1830-1895 Bernardo Felipe Fromental Jean-Prosper Fromental (Brother Bernardo Felipe) was a French Lasallian religious, founder in Mexico of the congregation…
- 1847-1902 Bernardo de Vasconcelos Bernardo de Vasconcelos (1902-1932) was a Portuguese Benedictine religious, recognized as Venerable for his heroic accep…
- 1873-1933 Bernard Łubieński Polish Redemptorist priest (1846-1933), known as the Apostle of Poland, who dedicated his life to popular missions despi…
- 1889-1944 Bernhard Lehner Bernhard Lehner (1930-1944) was a young German boy, a precocious seminarian, recognized as Venerable for his piety and s…
- 1890-1945 Bernard Kryszkiewicz A Polish Passionist priest, Venerable Bernard Kryszkiewicz distinguished himself by his heroic charity during the Second…
- 1892-1957 Solanus Casey American Capuchin priest (1870-1957), a humble porter gifted with a charism of healing and co-founder of the Detroit sou…
- 1908-1943 Bernhard Lichtenberg A German priest and provost of Berlin Cathedral, Bernhard Lichtenberg firmly opposed National Socialism, defended the Je…
- 1942-2002 Bernardo Antonini An Italian priest and missionary, Bernardo Antonini dedicated his life to the reconstruction of the Catholic Church in R…
All records linked to Bernard
Saint Bernard of Abbeville (of Tiron)
Born near Abbeville in the 11th century, Bernard was a reforming monk and a rigorous hermit. After leading the Abbey of Saint-Cyprien and defending it…
Blessed Bernard the Penitent
Originally from Provence, Bernard received a rigorous public penance in 1170 for mysterious crimes, possibly the murder of a tyrannical governor. Afte…
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Born in Fontaines into a noble family, Bernard entered Cîteaux in 1113, bringing with him his brothers and many companions. Founder of the Abbey of Cl…
Blessed Bernard of Santarem
A Dominican priest-sacristan in Santarem in the 13th century, Bernard taught catechism to young acolytes. The children regularly shared their meals wi…
Saint Bernard Tolomei
Born in Siena in 1272, Bernard Tolomei abandoned a brilliant civil career to live as a hermit. In 1319, he founded the Congregation of Saint Mary of M…
Bernard Tolomei
Bernard Tolomei (1272-1348), a jurist from Siena who became a hermit, founder of the Benedictine congregation of Monte Oliveto (the Olivetans). He die…
Blessed Bernard of Scammacca
A nobleman from Catania who led a dissolute youth, Bernard of Scammaca converted and joined the Dominicans. He distinguished himself through his penan…
Bernard II of Baden
Margrave of Baden and diplomat in the service of Emperor Frederick III, Bernard II of Baden renounced his sovereign rights to dedicate himself to God …
Blessed Bernard of Corleone
Born Filippo Latini in Sicily, this shoemaker with a violent temperament converted after a life of duels and excess. Becoming a Capuchin friar under t…
Bernard of Corleone
Filippo Latino, known as Bernard of Corleone (1605-1667), was a Sicilian Capuchin lay brother. A former skilled swordsman who converted after a duel, …
Bernardo de Hoyos
A Spanish Jesuit priest (1711-1735), Bernardo de Hoyos was the first great apostle of the devotion to the Sacred Heart in Spain, famous for having rec…
Bernardo Mattio
An Italian diocesan priest and archpriest of Dronero for over forty years, Bernardo Mattio distinguished himself through his dedication to the poor an…
Bernardo Maria Clausi
An Italian religious of the Order of Minims, Bernardo Maria Clausi (1789-1849) was a sought-after spiritual advisor, close to Don Bosco and the popes …
Bernardo Felipe Fromental
Jean-Prosper Fromental (Brother Bernardo Felipe) was a French Lasallian religious, founder in Mexico of the congregation of the Guadalupian Sisters of…
Bernardo de Vasconcelos
Bernardo de Vasconcelos (1902-1932) was a Portuguese Benedictine religious, recognized as Venerable for his heroic acceptance of illness and his profo…
Bernard Łubieński
Polish Redemptorist priest (1846-1933), known as the Apostle of Poland, who dedicated his life to popular missions despite complete paralysis of his l…
Bernhard Lehner
Bernhard Lehner (1930-1944) was a young German boy, a precocious seminarian, recognized as Venerable for his piety and serene acceptance of illness.
Bernard Kryszkiewicz
A Polish Passionist priest, Venerable Bernard Kryszkiewicz distinguished himself by his heroic charity during the Second World War and his dedication …
Solanus Casey
American Capuchin priest (1870-1957), a humble porter gifted with a charism of healing and co-founder of the Detroit soup kitchen.
Bernhard Lichtenberg
A German priest and provost of Berlin Cathedral, Bernhard Lichtenberg firmly opposed National Socialism, defended the Jews, and died of exhaustion in …
Bernardo Antonini
An Italian priest and missionary, Bernardo Antonini dedicated his life to the reconstruction of the Catholic Church in Russia and Kazakhstan after the…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Bernard's feast day?
The feast of Bernard is celebrated on August 20th, in memory of Saint Bernard.
How many saints are named Bernard?
22 saints and blesseds bear the name Bernard, including Saint Bernard, Saint Bernard of Menthon, Saint Bernard of Abbeville, Bernard of Corleone and Bernard the Penitent.
Who is the most famous saint named Bernard?
The most famous saint named Bernard is Saint Bernard (12th century).