Saint Gertrude (Geretrude)
Daughter of the lord of Douai and relative of the Merovingians, Saint Gertrude retired to Hamage after her widowhood on the advice of Saint Amand. She…
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.
- 601-700 Saint Gertrude (Geretrude) Daughter of the lord of Douai and relative of the Merovingians, Saint Gertrude retired to Hamage after her widowhood on …
- 1301-1400 Saint Gertrude of Eisleben A Benedictine nun and abbess in Saxony in the 14th century, Saint Gertrude is one of the Church's greatest mystics. Know…
- 1323-1358 Venerable Gertrude van Oosten A Beguine in Delft in the 14th century, Gertrude van Oosten led a life of humility and manual labor after forgiving her …
- 1658-1713 Maria Crocifissa Costantini Faustina Geltrude Costantini (1713-1787), who took the religious name Mother Maria Crocifissa of Jesus, is the co-foundr…
- 1782-1847 Gertrude Prosperi An Italian mystical Benedictine abbess, Gertrude Prosperi (in religion Maria Luisa Angelica) reformed her monastery in T…
All records linked to Gertrude
Saint Gertrude of Eisleben
A Benedictine nun and abbess in Saxony in the 14th century, Saint Gertrude is one of the Church's greatest mystics. Known for her 'Legatus divinae pie…
Venerable Gertrude van Oosten
A Beguine in Delft in the 14th century, Gertrude van Oosten led a life of humility and manual labor after forgiving her unfaithful fiancé. Favored wit…
Maria Crocifissa Costantini
Faustina Geltrude Costantini (1713-1787), who took the religious name Mother Maria Crocifissa of Jesus, is the co-foundress of the Passionist Nuns. Un…
Gertrude Prosperi
An Italian mystical Benedictine abbess, Gertrude Prosperi (in religion Maria Luisa Angelica) reformed her monastery in Trevi and experienced profound …
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).