Saint Phal (Fidolus)
The son of an Auvergne senator, Fidolus was taken captive during the Frankish wars before being ransomed by Saint Aventin. Having become Abbot of Isle…
First name and chronology
Fidelis
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Fidelis, between 501 and 1936; the most famous is Saint Fidelis, celebrated on April 24th.
Chronology of the name Fidelis
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 501-600 Saint Phal (Fidolus) The son of an Auvergne senator, Fidolus was taken captive during the Frankish wars before being ransomed by Saint Aventi…
- 1577-1622 Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen A former lawyer nicknamed the 'Christian philosopher', Marc Rey became a Capuchin under the name Fidelis in 1612. Sent o…
- 1712-1772 Joseph Amand Passerat A French Redemptorist priest, successor to Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer as Vicar General of the transalpine communities, …
- 1863-1923 Eleonore Margarete Weiss Eleonore Margarete Weiss (Sister Maria Fidelis) was a German Franciscan nun and mystic, known for her visions of the Pas…
- 1901-1936 Carlos Eraña Guruceta and 2 companions Marianist religious and Spanish educators, Carlos Eraña Guruceta, Fidel Fuidio Rodríguez, and Jesús Hita Miranda were ma…
All records linked to Fidelis
Male saints (4)
Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
A former lawyer nicknamed the 'Christian philosopher', Marc Rey became a Capuchin under the name Fidelis in 1612. Sent on a mission to the Grisons to …
Joseph Amand Passerat
A French Redemptorist priest, successor to Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer as Vicar General of the transalpine communities, he propagated the order in Eur…
Carlos Eraña Guruceta and 2 companions
Marianist religious and Spanish educators, Carlos Eraña Guruceta, Fidel Fuidio Rodríguez, and Jesús Hita Miranda were martyred in 1936 during the Span…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Fidelis's feast day?
The feast of Fidelis is celebrated on April 24th, in memory of Saint Fidelis.
How many saints are named Fidelis?
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Fidelis, including Saint Fidelis, Saint Phal, Carlos Eraña Guruceta and 2 companions, Eleonore Margarete Weiss and Joseph Amand Passerat.
Who is the most famous saint named Fidelis?
The most famous saint named Fidelis is Saint Fidelis (17th century).