First name and chronology

Francesco

18 saints and blesseds bear the name Francesco, between 1182 and 1969; the most famous is Saint Francis of Assisi, celebrated on October 4th.

Chronology of the name Francesco

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1182-1300 Saint Francis of Assisi (Confessor) Son of a wealthy merchant of Assisi, Francis renounced his fortune to marry 'Lady Poverty' after a worldly youth. Founde…
  2. 1502-1562 Francesco Marinoni Francesco Marinoni (1490-1562) was an Italian Venerable Theatine priest. A companion of Saint Cajetan of Thiene, he work…
  3. 1568-1603 Francesco Zirano A Sardinian Franciscan priest, Francesco Zirano was martyred and flayed alive in Algiers in 1603 for refusing to renounc…
  4. 1788-1853 Francesco Maria di Francia A Sicilian priest and Vicar General of Messina, Francesco Maria di Francia (1853-1913) was the founder of the Congregati…
  5. 1794-1854 Francesco Paolo Gravina Francesco Paolo Gravina, Prince of Palagonia and Mayor of Palermo, was an Italian layman who dedicated his life and fort…
  6. 1796-1851 Francesco Lombardi An Italian diocesan priest, Francesco Lombardi was the "priest of the earthquake" of Bussana, dedicating himself to the …
  7. 1807-1872 Francisco Palau Blessed Francisco Palau y Quer (1811-1872) was a Spanish Discalced Carmelite priest, founder of the Carmelite Missionari…
  8. 1814-1874 Francesco Chiesa An Italian priest and eminent theologian, Canon Francesco Chiesa was the spiritual director of Blessed James Alberione a…
  9. 1819-1879 Francesco Caruso Francesco Caruso (1879-1951) was an Italian priest, declared Venerable in 2020, recognized for his pastoral zeal, his mi…
  10. 1833-1898 Francesco Convertini Francesco Convertini (1898-1976) was an Italian Salesian priest, a devoted missionary in India, recognized as Venerable …
  11. 1833-1898 Simpliciano Maresca Simpliciano Maresca (1827-1898), in religion Simplicien of the Nativity, was an Italian Franciscan priest and founder of…
  12. 1848-1913 Francesco Spinelli Francesco Spinelli (1853-1913), a Lombard diocesan priest, founded the Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament in Rivolta d'Add…
  13. 1860-1925 Francesco Saverio Toppi Francesco Saverio Toppi (1925-2007) was an Italian Capuchin priest and Prelate Archbishop of Pompeii, recognized for his…
  14. 1872-1927 Fausto Gei Fausto Gei (1927-1968) was an Italian layperson, a member of the Silent Workers of the Cross, who offered his suffering …
  15. 1878-1943 Francesco Pianzola An Italian priest and founder of the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Queen of Peace, Francesco Pianzola dedicated h…
  16. 1879-1939 Francesco Paleari Italian priest of the Little House of Divine Providence (Cottolengo), teacher, spiritual director, and renowned confesso…
  17. 1904-1969 Francesco Mottola An Italian priest from Calabria, Francesco Mottola (1901-1969) was the founder of the Oblate Family of the Sacred Heart,…
  18. 1911-1946 Francesco Bonifacio Istrian priest and martyr of the faith, assassinated in 1946 by communist partisans and beatified by Benedict XVI in 200…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Francesco's feast day?

The feast of Francesco is celebrated on October 4th, in memory of Saint Francis of Assisi.

How many saints are named Francesco?

18 saints and blesseds bear the name Francesco, including Saint Francis of Assisi, Francesco Spinelli, Francesco Bonifacio, Francesco Zirano and Francisco Palau.

Who is the most famous saint named Francesco?

The most famous saint named Francesco is Saint Francis of Assisi (12th century).