Saints Faustinus and Jovita
Brothers from a noble family of Brescia, Faustinus (priest) and Jovita (deacon) were martyred under Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century. After miraculo…
First name and chronology
Faustino
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Faustino, between 101 and 1963; the most famous is Saints Faustinus and Jovita, celebrated on February 15th.
Chronology of the name Faustino
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 101-200 Saints Faustinus and Jovita Brothers from a noble family of Brescia, Faustinus (priest) and Jovita (deacon) were martyred under Emperor Hadrian in t…
- 1803-1858 Guglielmo Giacomo Ghilardi An Italian Franciscan priest (1858-1937), Father Faustino Ghilardi distinguished himself through his heroic poverty, his…
- 1901-1936 Dionisio Pamplona Polo and 12 companions Dionisio Pamplona Polo and his 12 companions were Spanish Piarist religious, martyred in 1936 in hatred of the faith dur…
- 1908-1963 Faustino Pérez-Manglano Faustino Pérez-Manglano (1946-1963) was a young Spanish layperson, a member of the Marianist family, declared Venerable …
All records linked to Faustino
Guglielmo Giacomo Ghilardi
An Italian Franciscan priest (1858-1937), Father Faustino Ghilardi distinguished himself through his heroic poverty, his teaching, and his historical …
Dionisio Pamplona Polo and 12 companions
Dionisio Pamplona Polo and his 12 companions were Spanish Piarist religious, martyred in 1936 in hatred of the faith during the Spanish Civil War and …
Faustino Pérez-Manglano
Faustino Pérez-Manglano (1946-1963) was a young Spanish layperson, a member of the Marianist family, declared Venerable in 2011 for the heroic nature …
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Faustino's feast day?
The feast of Faustino is celebrated on February 15th, in memory of Saints Faustinus and Jovita.
How many saints are named Faustino?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Faustino, including Saints Faustinus and Jovita, Dionisio Pamplona Polo and 12 companions, Guglielmo Giacomo Ghilardi and Faustino Pérez-Manglano.
Who is the most famous saint named Faustino?
The most famous saint named Faustino is Saints Faustinus and Jovita (2nd century).