Saint Irene of Tomar
A nun in Tomar during the 7th century, Irene was slandered by her director, Remy, after she rejected his advances. A victim of the jealousy of the lor…
First name and chronology
Irene
2 saints and blesseds bear the name Irene, between 640 and 1930; the most famous is Saint Irene of Tomar, celebrated on October 20th.
Chronology of the name Irene
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 640-653 Saint Irene of Tomar A nun in Tomar during the 7th century, Irene was slandered by her director, Remy, after she rejected his advances. A vic…
- 1870-1930 Irene Stefani Sister Irene Stefani (1891-1930), an Italian Consolata missionary, dedicated her life to the sick and the poor in Kenya,…