First name and chronology

Carmen

6 saints and blesseds bear the name Carmen, between 1823 and 1966; the most famous is María del Monte Carmelo Sallés y Barangueras, celebrated on July 25th.

Chronology of the name Carmen

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1823-1878Carme Badosa CuatrecasasCarme Badosa Cuatrecasas (Sister Arcángela) was a Spanish religious sister of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Vir…
  2. 1848-1911María del Monte Carmelo Sallés y BaranguerasSpanish religious born in Vic in 1848, Carmen Sallés y Barangueras founded the congregation of the Conceptionist Mission…
  3. 1886-1946Maria del Carmen Albarracín PascualSpanish Claretian nun (1927-1946) recognized as Venerable, famous for her constant joy and faithfulness in small things …
  4. 1887-1899María del Carmen González-RamosMaría del Carmen González-Ramos (1834-1899), in religion Mary of Mount Carmel of the Child Jesus, was a Spanish widow an…
  5. 1901-1936María Isabel Lacaba Andía and 13 companions (14)Group of fourteen Spanish Conceptionist nuns martyred in hatred of the faith in 1936 at the beginning of the Spanish Civ…
  6. 1906-1966Carmen Caterina BuenoA Brazilian Carmelite religious, Mother Carminha founded the Carmel of Tremembé and dedicated herself to the most destit…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Carmen's feast day?

The feast of Carmen is celebrated on July 25th, in memory of María del Monte Carmelo Sallés y Barangueras.

How many saints are named Carmen?

6 saints and blesseds bear the name Carmen, including María del Monte Carmelo Sallés y Barangueras, María Isabel Lacaba Andía and 13 companions (14), María del Carmen González-Ramos, Carmen Caterina Bueno and Carme Badosa Cuatrecasas.

Who is the most famous saint named Carmen?

The most famous saint named Carmen is María del Monte Carmelo Sallés y Barangueras (20th century).