Titus Horten
Titus Horten (1882-1936) was a German Dominican priest. Arrested by the Gestapo on false financial charges, he died in detention due to mistreatment.
First name and chronology
Franz
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Franz, between 1822 and 1981; the most famous is Franz Jägerstätter, celebrated on May 21st.
Chronology of the name Franz
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1822-1882 Titus Horten Titus Horten (1882-1936) was a German Dominican priest. Arrested by the Gestapo on false financial charges, he died in d…
- 1864-1924 Franz Alexander Kern Austrian Premonstratensian priest (1897-1924), Father Jakob Kern offered his physical sufferings and his life in a spiri…
- 1908-1943 Franz Jägerstätter An Austrian conscientious objector, Franz Jägerstätter refused to swear an oath to Hitler and to bear arms in the name o…
- 1921-1981 Franz de Castro Holzwarth A Brazilian layperson and lawyer committed to prisoners within APAC, Franz de Castro Holzwarth offered his life by takin…
All records linked to Franz
Franz Alexander Kern
Austrian Premonstratensian priest (1897-1924), Father Jakob Kern offered his physical sufferings and his life in a spirit of atonement for the fidelit…
Franz Jägerstätter
An Austrian conscientious objector, Franz Jägerstätter refused to swear an oath to Hitler and to bear arms in the name of his Christian faith, which l…
Franz de Castro Holzwarth
A Brazilian layperson and lawyer committed to prisoners within APAC, Franz de Castro Holzwarth offered his life by taking the place of a hostage durin…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Franz's feast day?
The feast of Franz is celebrated on May 21st, in memory of Franz Jägerstätter.
How many saints are named Franz?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Franz, including Franz Jägerstätter, Franz Alexander Kern, Titus Horten and Franz de Castro Holzwarth.
Who is the most famous saint named Franz?
The most famous saint named Franz is Franz Jägerstätter (20th century).