Saint Hyacinth of Amastris
A noble Christian of Amastris in the 4th century, Hyacinth courageously opposed the idolatrous cult of a sacred tree venerated in his city. After cutt…
First name and chronology
Hyacinth
9 saints and blesseds bear the name Hyacinth, between 301 and 1936; the most famous is Saint Hyacinth, celebrated on August 16th.
Chronology of the name Hyacinth
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 301-400 Saint Hyacinth of Amastris A noble Christian of Amastris in the 4th century, Hyacinth courageously opposed the idolatrous cult of a sacred tree ven…
- 1192-1257 Saint Hyacinth of Poland A 13th-century Polish Dominican friar, Hyacinth was one of the first disciples of Saint Dominic. Known as the Apostle of…
- 1585-1700 Saint Hyacinth Mariscotti (Clarisse) Born into the Italian nobility, Hyacinthe Mariscotti initially lived a worldly life within her convent in Viterbo before…
- 1665-1700 Juan Bautista and Jacinto de los Ángeles Juan Bautista and Jacinto de los Ángeles, Zapotec laymen and prosecutors in San Francisco Cajonos, were martyred in 1700…
- 1814-1874 Jacint Alegre i Pujals A Spanish Jesuit, the Venerable Jacint Alegre i Pujals dedicated his life to the most destitute sick and inspired the cr…
- 1816-1881 Jacinto Vera The first bishop of Montevideo, Jacinto Vera (1813-1881) was a tireless pastor, known as the Gaucho Bishop, beatified in…
- 1849-1914 Giacinto Bianchi An Italian priest and founder of the congregation of the Daughters of Mary Missionaries, Giacinto Bianchi dedicated hims…
- 1856-1916 Hyacinthe-Marie Cormier French Dominican priest, 76th Master General of the Order of Preachers, he reorganized the College of Saint Thomas in Ro…
- 1871-1936 Giacinto Longhin Giacinto Longhin (1863-1936) was an Italian Capuchin bishop who led the Diocese of Treviso for thirty-two years, noted f…
All records linked to Hyacinth
Male saints (7)
Saint Hyacinth of Poland
A 13th-century Polish Dominican friar, Hyacinth was one of the first disciples of Saint Dominic. Known as the Apostle of the North, he traveled thousa…
Jacint Alegre i Pujals
A Spanish Jesuit, the Venerable Jacint Alegre i Pujals dedicated his life to the most destitute sick and inspired the creation of the Cottolengo of Ba…
Jacinto Vera
The first bishop of Montevideo, Jacinto Vera (1813-1881) was a tireless pastor, known as the Gaucho Bishop, beatified in 2023.
Giacinto Bianchi
An Italian priest and founder of the congregation of the Daughters of Mary Missionaries, Giacinto Bianchi dedicated himself to evangelization and assi…
Hyacinthe-Marie Cormier
French Dominican priest, 76th Master General of the Order of Preachers, he reorganized the College of Saint Thomas in Rome (the future Angelicum) and …
Giacinto Longhin
Giacinto Longhin (1863-1936) was an Italian Capuchin bishop who led the Diocese of Treviso for thirty-two years, noted for his dedication during the F…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Hyacinth's feast day?
The feast of Hyacinth is celebrated on August 16th, in memory of Saint Hyacinth.
How many saints are named Hyacinth?
9 saints and blesseds bear the name Hyacinth, including Saint Hyacinth, Saint Hyacinth, Saint Hyacinth Mariscotti, Juan Bautista and Jacinto de los Ángeles and Jacinto Vera.
Who is the most famous saint named Hyacinth?
The most famous saint named Hyacinth is Saint Hyacinth (13th century).