Saint Edward II, King of England
Son of King Edgar, Edward II was crowned King of England with the support of Saint Dunstan. His reign, marked by charity, was cut short by his stepmot…
First name and chronology
Edward
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Edward, between 901 and 1944; the most famous is Saint Edward III, celebrated on October 13th.
Chronology of the name Edward
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 901-1000 Saint Edward II, King of England Son of King Edgar, Edward II was crowned King of England with the support of Saint Dunstan. His reign, marked by charity…
- 1001-1100 Saint Edward the Confessor King of England in the 11th century, Edward the Confessor distinguished himself by his piety, gentleness, and sense of j…
- 1838-1903 Edoardo Giuseppe Rosaz Edoardo Giuseppe Rosaz (1830-1903) was an Italian bishop, founder of the congregation of the Franciscan Missionary Siste…
- 1855-1920 Eduardo Francisco Pironio Argentine cardinal, a major figure of CELAM and the Roman Curia, Eduardo Francisco Pironio was one of the initiators of …
- 1907-1944 Odoardo Focherini An Italian journalist and committed layman, Odoardo Focherini (1907-1944) organized the rescue of 105 Jews before dying …
- 1907-1942 Eduard Profittlich A German Jesuit and the first resident Catholic bishop in Estonia since the Reformation, Eduard Profittlich chose to rem…
- 1912-1924 Edward Poppe A Flemish priest and apostle of the Eucharist, Blessed Edward Poppe (1890-1924) devoted himself to the poor and children…
All records linked to Edward
Saint Edward the Confessor
King of England in the 11th century, Edward the Confessor distinguished himself by his piety, gentleness, and sense of justice after a long exile in N…
Edoardo Giuseppe Rosaz
Edoardo Giuseppe Rosaz (1830-1903) was an Italian bishop, founder of the congregation of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Susa, recognized for his…
Eduardo Francisco Pironio
Argentine cardinal, a major figure of CELAM and the Roman Curia, Eduardo Francisco Pironio was one of the initiators of the World Youth Day.
Odoardo Focherini
An Italian journalist and committed layman, Odoardo Focherini (1907-1944) organized the rescue of 105 Jews before dying as a martyr at the Hersbruck c…
Eduard Profittlich
A German Jesuit and the first resident Catholic bishop in Estonia since the Reformation, Eduard Profittlich chose to remain with his faithful during t…
Edward Poppe
A Flemish priest and apostle of the Eucharist, Blessed Edward Poppe (1890-1924) devoted himself to the poor and children before offering his life and …
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Edward's feast day?
The feast of Edward is celebrated on October 13th, in memory of Saint Edward III.
How many saints are named Edward?
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Edward, including Saint Edward III, Saint Edward II, Eduardo Francisco Pironio, Odoardo Focherini and Edoardo Giuseppe Rosaz.
Who is the most famous saint named Edward?
The most famous saint named Edward is Saint Edward III (11th century).