First name and chronology

Gertrude

5 saints and blesseds bear the name Gertrude, between 601 and 1847; the most famous is Saint Gertrude of Eisleben, celebrated on November 15th.

Chronology of the name Gertrude

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 601-700Saint Gertrude (Geretrude)Daughter of the lord of Douai and relative of the Merovingians, Saint Gertrude retired to Hamage after her widowhood on …
  2. 1301-1400Saint Gertrude of EislebenA Benedictine nun and abbess in Saxony in the 14th century, Saint Gertrude is one of the Church's greatest mystics. Know…
  3. 1323-1358Venerable Gertrude van OostenA Beguine in Delft in the 14th century, Gertrude van Oosten led a life of humility and manual labor after forgiving her …
  4. 1658-1713Maria Crocifissa CostantiniFaustina Geltrude Costantini (1713-1787), who took the religious name Mother Maria Crocifissa of Jesus, is the co-foundr…
  5. 1782-1847Gertrude ProsperiAn Italian mystical Benedictine abbess, Gertrude Prosperi (in religion Maria Luisa Angelica) reformed her monastery in T…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Gertrude's feast day?

The feast of Gertrude is celebrated on November 15th, in memory of Saint Gertrude of Eisleben.

How many saints are named Gertrude?

5 saints and blesseds bear the name Gertrude, including Saint Gertrude of Eisleben, Saint Gertrude, Gertrude van Oosten, Gertrude Prosperi and Maria Crocifissa Costantini.

Who is the most famous saint named Gertrude?

The most famous saint named Gertrude is Saint Gertrude of Eisleben (14th century).