First name and chronology

Dominic

15 saints and blesseds bear the name Dominic, between 1006 and 1959; the most famous is Saint Dominic of Guzman, celebrated on August 4th.

Chronology of the name Dominic

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1006-1066Saint Dominic LoricatusAn 11th-century Italian religious, Dominic renounced the priesthood out of horror for the simony committed by his parent…
  2. 1170-1221Saint Dominic of GuzmanBorn in Castile in 1170, Dominic de Guzman became the founder of the Order of Preachers. He dedicated his life to preach…
  3. 1644-1699Marco d'AvianoAn Italian Capuchin priest and famous preacher, Blessed Marco d'Aviano was the spiritual advisor to Emperor Leopold I an…
  4. 1794-1854Domenico MazzarellaAn Italian Alcantarine Franciscan priest, Domenico Mazzarella (in religion Modestino of Jesus and Mary) devoted himself …
  5. 1806-1866Mariano of RoccacasaleA Franciscan lay brother and porter at the convent of Bellegra, Mariano of Roccacasale is a model of simplicity, poverty…
  6. 1816-1901Raffaele da Sant'Elia a PianisiRaffaele da Sant'Elia a Pianisi (1816-1901) was an Italian Capuchin priest, declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2019, …
  7. 1829-1889Domenica Bedonni BernardiniAn Italian mother, Domenica Bedonni Bernardini was declared Venerable in 2015 along with her husband Sergio Bernardini, …
  8. 1836-1896Maria Domenica BottaniMaria Domenica Bottani (Sister Maria Dositea Eucaristica), an Italian religious sister and Superior General of the Ursul…
  9. 1842-1857Dominic SavioA young Piedmontese layperson born in 1842, a student of Saint John Bosco at the Oratory of Turin, Dominic Savio founded…
  10. 1848-1908Teresa SolariFoundress of the Dominican Sisters of the Little House of Divine Providence, Teresa Solari dedicated her life to welcomi…
  11. 1851-1911Norberto CassinelliAn Italian Passionist priest, the Venerable Norberto Cassinelli was the spiritual director and guide of Saint Gabriel of…
  12. 1870-1935Domingo Lázaro CastroA Spanish Marianist priest, Domingo Lázaro Castro was a dedicated educator, provincial of his order, and founder of the …
  13. 1872-1927Domingo IturrateA Spanish Trinitarian priest, Domingo Iturrate (1901-1927) was distinguished by his profound Eucharistic piety, his obed…
  14. 1901-1936Benet Domènech Bonet and 2 companions (3)Three Capuchin Friars Minor from Catalonia, martyrs of the faith in 1936 at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, beat…
  15. 1924-1959Dominic Methodius TrckaCzechoslovak Redemptorist priest of the Byzantine rite, who died a martyr in prison under the communist regime in 1959.

All records linked to Dominic

Male saints (10)

Female saints (3)

Other records (2)

Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Dominic's feast day?

The feast of Dominic is celebrated on August 4th, in memory of Saint Dominic of Guzman.

How many saints are named Dominic?

15 saints and blesseds bear the name Dominic, including Saint Dominic of Guzman, Saint Dominic Loricatus, Dominic Savio, Benet Domènech Bonet and 2 companions (3) and Dominic Methodius Trcka.

Who is the most famous saint named Dominic?

The most famous saint named Dominic is Saint Dominic of Guzman (12th century).