First name and chronology

Hippolytus

4 saints and blesseds bear the name Hippolytus, between 201 and 1859; the most famous is Saint Hippolytus, celebrated on November 20th.

Chronology of the name Hippolytus

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 3rd centurySaint Hippolytus the JailerA Roman soldier and jailer converted by Saint Lawrence, Hippolytus was martyred under Emperor Valerian for burying his m…
  2. 755-800Saint Hippolytus of BelleyBorn in Burgundy in the 7th century, Hippolyte became Abbot of Condat and then Bishop of Belley in 755. Combining monast…
  3. 1565-1700Blessed Hippolytus GalantiniA silk weaver in Florence, Hippolytus Galantini dedicated his life to the religious instruction of children and the uned…
  4. 1794-1859Polycarpe GondreJean-Hippolyte Gondre, known as Brother Polycarpe (1801-1859), was a French religious, second founder of the Institute o…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Hippolytus's feast day?

The feast of Hippolytus is celebrated on November 20th, in memory of Saint Hippolytus.

How many saints are named Hippolytus?

4 saints and blesseds bear the name Hippolytus, including Saint Hippolytus, Saint Hippolytus, Hippolytus Galantini and Polycarpe Gondre.

Who is the most famous saint named Hippolytus?

The most famous saint named Hippolytus is Saint Hippolytus (8th century).