Saint Eugenia of Rome
Daughter of the prefect of Egypt, Eugenia disguised herself as a man to join a Christian monastery where she became an abbot. Accused of harassment by…
First name and chronology
Eugenia
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Eugenia, between 201 and 1921; the most famous is Saint Eugenia, celebrated on December 25th.
Chronology of the name Eugenia
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 201-300 Saint Eugenia of Rome Daughter of the prefect of Egypt, Eugenia disguised herself as a man to join a Christian monastery where she became an a…
- 735-800 Saint Eugenia of Obernai Born in Obernai in the 8th century, Eugenia joined her aunt Saint Odile at the monastery of Hohenbourg. Having become ab…
- 1796-1861 Eugene de Mazenod A Provençal aristocrat who became a priest and then Bishop of Marseille, Eugene de Mazenod founded the Missionaries of P…
- 1811-1871 Eugénie Smet (Marie de la Providence) Eugénie Smet (1825-1871), in religion Marie de la Providence, is the French foundress of the Society of the Helpers of t…
- 1840-1900 Eugenia Maria Ravasco Eugenia Maria Ravasco (1845-1900) was an Italian religious sister, foundress of the Congregation of the Daughters of the…
- 1844-1904 Eugénie Joubert Eugénie Joubert (1876-1904) was a French religious sister of the congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of the S…
- 1861-1921 Maria Angela Picco An Italian religious of the Congregation of the Little Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, she was disting…
- 1873-1885 María del Tránsito Cabanillas The first Argentine religious foundress, María del Tránsito Cabanillas founded the Congregation of the Franciscan Missio…
All records linked to Eugenia
Female saints (7)
Saint Eugenia of Obernai
Born in Obernai in the 8th century, Eugenia joined her aunt Saint Odile at the monastery of Hohenbourg. Having become abbess, she distinguished hersel…
Eugénie Smet (Marie de la Providence)
Eugénie Smet (1825-1871), in religion Marie de la Providence, is the French foundress of the Society of the Helpers of the Holy Souls.
Eugenia Maria Ravasco
Eugenia Maria Ravasco (1845-1900) was an Italian religious sister, foundress of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Ma…
Eugénie Joubert
Eugénie Joubert (1876-1904) was a French religious sister of the congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of the Sacred Heart, beatified by John…
Maria Angela Picco
An Italian religious of the Congregation of the Little Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, she was distinguished by her humility, her de…
María del Tránsito Cabanillas
The first Argentine religious foundress, María del Tránsito Cabanillas founded the Congregation of the Franciscan Missionary Tertiary Sisters of Argen…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Eugenia's feast day?
The feast of Eugenia is celebrated on December 25th, in memory of Saint Eugenia.
How many saints are named Eugenia?
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Eugenia, including Saint Eugenia, Saint Eugenia of Obernai, Eugene de Mazenod, Eugénie Joubert and Eugénie Smet (Marie de la Providence).
Who is the most famous saint named Eugenia?
The most famous saint named Eugenia is Saint Eugenia (3rd century).