Saint Desiderius of Langres
A former laborer from Genoa who became Bishop of Langres through a miraculous election in 253, Didier devoted himself to his people during the barbari…
First name and chronology
Desiderius
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Desiderius, between 201 and 1864; the most famous is Saint Die, celebrated on June 19th.
Chronology of the name Desiderius
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 201-300 Saint Desiderius of Langres A former laborer from Genoa who became Bishop of Langres through a miraculous election in 253, Didier devoted himself to…
- 549-550 Saint Desideratus of Bourges Bishop of Bourges in the 6th century, Saint Désiré succeeded Saint Arcade. He actively participated in the Councils of O…
- 596-608 Saint Desiderius of Vienne Bishop of Vienne in the 6th century, Didier was a learned and zealous prelate, esteemed by Saint Gregory the Great. His …
- 614-679 Saint Die (Didier, Deodat) Bishop of Nevers in the 7th century, Saint Dié renounced his office to embrace the eremitic life in the Vosges and Alsac…
- 1022-1087 Victor III Abbot of Monte Cassino who became Pope under the name Victor III, he was a great reformer of the Church and a key mediat…
- 1101-1200 Saint Desiderius of Thérouanne Thirty-third bishop of Thérouanne in the 12th century, Didier was a zealous and respected prelate, advisor to popes and …
- 1804-1864 Jacques-Désiré Laval A French Spiritan priest and missionary, Jacques-Désiré Laval is the Apostle of Mauritius, where he devoted himself enti…
All records linked to Desiderius
Saint Desideratus of Bourges
Bishop of Bourges in the 6th century, Saint Désiré succeeded Saint Arcade. He actively participated in the Councils of Orléans and Auvergne to defend …
Saint Desiderius of Vienne
Bishop of Vienne in the 6th century, Didier was a learned and zealous prelate, esteemed by Saint Gregory the Great. His opposition to the scandalous c…
Saint Die (Didier, Deodat)
Bishop of Nevers in the 7th century, Saint Dié renounced his office to embrace the eremitic life in the Vosges and Alsace. Founder of the Abbey of Ebe…
Victor III
Abbot of Monte Cassino who became Pope under the name Victor III, he was a great reformer of the Church and a key mediator of the Gregorian Reform.
Saint Desiderius of Thérouanne
Thirty-third bishop of Thérouanne in the 12th century, Didier was a zealous and respected prelate, advisor to popes and friend of the abbot of Clairva…
Jacques-Désiré Laval
A French Spiritan priest and missionary, Jacques-Désiré Laval is the Apostle of Mauritius, where he devoted himself entirely to former slaves.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Desiderius's feast day?
The feast of Desiderius is celebrated on June 19th, in memory of Saint Die.
How many saints are named Desiderius?
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Desiderius, including Saint Die, Saint Desiderius, Saint Desiderius, Saint Desideratus and Saint Desiderius.
Who is the most famous saint named Desiderius?
The most famous saint named Desiderius is Saint Die (7th century).