Eleonora Foresti
Italian religious and founder of the congregation of the Franciscan Adorer Sisters, recognized for her Eucharistic spirituality.
First name and chronology
Eleanor
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Eleanor, between 509 and 1966; the most famous is Saint Leonore, celebrated on July 1st.
Chronology of the name Eleanor
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 509-600Saint Leonore (Lunaire)Son of King Hoël I, Léonore was trained by Saint Iltut before becoming a bishop in Cambria. He emigrated to Armorica wit…
- 1818-1878Eleonora ForestiItalian religious and founder of the congregation of the Franciscan Adorer Sisters, recognized for her Eucharistic spiri…
- 1824-1884Eleonora López de MaturanaEleonora López de Maturana (Sister Leonor of Saint Louis) was a Spanish Carmelite Sister of Charity, a missionary in Arg…
- 1841-1900Isora María del Tránsito OcampoArgentine Dominican nun (1841-1900), known as Sister Leonor de Santa María, she led a life of contemplation, humility, a…
- 1863-1923Eleonore Margarete WeissEleonore Margarete Weiss (Sister Maria Fidelis) was a German Franciscan nun and mystic, known for her visions of the Pas…
- 1880-1945Angela GiorgiItalian religious, Superior General of the Servants of Mary of the Addolorata of Florence, recognized as Venerable by Po…
- 1906-1966Maria Julitta RitzMaria Julitta Ritz (1882-1966) was a German religious sister of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Redeemer, known f…
All records linked to Eleanor
Female saints (6)
Eleonora López de Maturana
Eleonora López de Maturana (Sister Leonor of Saint Louis) was a Spanish Carmelite Sister of Charity, a missionary in Argentina where she founded the O…
Isora María del Tránsito Ocampo
Argentine Dominican nun (1841-1900), known as Sister Leonor de Santa María, she led a life of contemplation, humility, and service at the monastery of…
Eleonore Margarete Weiss
Eleonore Margarete Weiss (Sister Maria Fidelis) was a German Franciscan nun and mystic, known for her visions of the Passion and declared Venerable in…
Angela Giorgi
Italian religious, Superior General of the Servants of Mary of the Addolorata of Florence, recognized as Venerable by Pope Francis in 2013.
Maria Julitta Ritz
Maria Julitta Ritz (1882-1966) was a German religious sister of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Redeemer, known for her humble service as a por…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Eleanor's feast day?
The feast of Eleanor is celebrated on July 1st, in memory of Saint Leonore.
How many saints are named Eleanor?
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Eleanor, including Saint Leonore, Eleonore Margarete Weiss, Eleonora Foresti, Eleonora López de Maturana and Isora María del Tránsito Ocampo.
Who is the most famous saint named Eleanor?
The most famous saint named Eleanor is Saint Leonore (6th century).