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…
First name and chronology
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Bernardo, between 1283 and 1933; the most famous is Bernard Tolomei, celebrated on August 20th.
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
Bernard Tolomei (1272-1348), a jurist from Siena who became a hermit, founder of the Benedictine congregation of Monte Oliveto (the Olivetans). He die…
Filippo Latino, known as Bernard of Corleone (1605-1667), was a Sicilian Capuchin lay brother. A former skilled swordsman who converted after a duel, …
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…
An Italian diocesan priest and archpriest of Dronero for over forty years, Bernardo Mattio distinguished himself through his dedication to the poor an…
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 …
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 (1902-1932) was a Portuguese Benedictine religious, recognized as Venerable for his heroic acceptance of illness and his profo…
Polish Redemptorist priest (1846-1933), known as the Apostle of Poland, who dedicated his life to popular missions despite complete paralysis of his l…
The feast of Bernardo is celebrated on August 20th, in memory of Bernard Tolomei.
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Bernardo, including Bernard Tolomei, Bernard of Corleone, Bernardo de Hoyos, Bernardo Mattio and Bernardo de Vasconcelos.
The most famous saint named Bernardo is Bernard Tolomei (14th century).