Saint Anthony of Padua (Ferdinand)
Born in Lisbon in 1195, Ferdinand became Anthony upon joining the Franciscans to seek martyrdom. A prodigious preacher and thaumaturge, he combated he…
First name and chronology
Ferdinand
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Ferdinand, between 1195 and 1936; the most famous is Saint Anthony of Padua, celebrated on June 13th.
Chronology of the name Ferdinand
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1195-1231 Saint Anthony of Padua (Ferdinand) Born in Lisbon in 1195, Ferdinand became Anthony upon joining the Franciscans to seek martyrdom. A prodigious preacher a…
- 1199-1252 Saint Ferdinand III (King of Leon and Castile) King of Castile and León in the 13th century, Ferdinand III was an exemplary Christian monarch, cousin of Saint Louis. H…
- 1842-1902 Grimoaldo Santamaria A young Italian Passionist religious (1883-1902), Grimoaldo Santamaria is a model of Marian piety and serenity in the fa…
- 1883-1902 Grimoaldo of the Purification Grimoaldo of the Purification (1883-1902), born Ferdinando Santamaria, was an Italian Passionist religious beatified in …
- 1901-1936 Juan Aguilar Donis and 5 companions (6) Group of six martyrs of the Dominican family (five religious and one layman) executed in hatred of the faith in 1936 in …
All records linked to Ferdinand
Saint Ferdinand III (King of Leon and Castile)
King of Castile and León in the 13th century, Ferdinand III was an exemplary Christian monarch, cousin of Saint Louis. He dedicated his reign to the R…
Grimoaldo Santamaria
A young Italian Passionist religious (1883-1902), Grimoaldo Santamaria is a model of Marian piety and serenity in the face of illness.
Grimoaldo of the Purification
Grimoaldo of the Purification (1883-1902), born Ferdinando Santamaria, was an Italian Passionist religious beatified in 1995.
Juan Aguilar Donis and 5 companions (6)
Group of six martyrs of the Dominican family (five religious and one layman) executed in hatred of the faith in 1936 in Almería during the Spanish Civ…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Ferdinand's feast day?
The feast of Ferdinand is celebrated on June 13th, in memory of Saint Anthony of Padua.
How many saints are named Ferdinand?
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Ferdinand, including Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Ferdinand III, Juan Aguilar Donis and 5 companions (6), Grimoaldo Santamaria and Grimoaldo of the Purification.
Who is the most famous saint named Ferdinand?
The most famous saint named Ferdinand is Saint Anthony of Padua (13th century).