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 Bethlehem, offering Him gold, frank…
First name and chronology
Caspar
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Caspar, between 42 and 1899; the most famous is The Magi, celebrated on January 6th.
Chronology of the name Caspar
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 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…
- 1817-1877 Gaspare Goggi Gaspare Goggi (1877-1908) was an Italian priest, the first professed member of the Sons of Divine Providence (Orionines)…
- 1844-1899 Kaspar Stanggassinger Kaspar Stanggassinger (1871-1899) was a Bavarian Redemptorist priest and dedicated educator of young seminarians, beatif…
All records linked to Caspar
Gaspare Goggi
Gaspare Goggi (1877-1908) was an Italian priest, the first professed member of the Sons of Divine Providence (Orionines), recognized as Venerable by t…
Kaspar Stanggassinger
Kaspar Stanggassinger (1871-1899) was a Bavarian Redemptorist priest and dedicated educator of young seminarians, beatified in 1988.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Caspar's feast day?
The feast of Caspar is celebrated on January 6th, in memory of The Magi.
How many saints are named Caspar?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Caspar, including The Magi, Kaspar Stanggassinger and Gaspare Goggi.
Who is the most famous saint named Caspar?
The most famous saint named Caspar is The Magi (1st century).