First name and chronology

Jean

101 saints and blesseds bear the name Jean, between 1 and 1976; the most famous is Saint John, celebrated on December 27th.

Chronology of the name Jean

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1-33 Saint John the Baptist (the Forerunner) Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, John the Baptist is the Precursor sent to prepare the way for the Messiah. After a life …
  2. 1-100 Saint John the Evangelist (before the Latin Gate) The beloved Apostle of Christ, Saint John was brought to Rome under Domitian in 95 to suffer martyrdom. Thrown into a ca…
  3. 88-101 Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist The Beloved Disciple of Jesus, John is the evangelist of the divinity of the Word. After watching over the Virgin Mary, …
  4. 201-300 Seven Blessed Sleeper Brothers During the persecution of Decius, seven young Christians of Ephesus hid in a cave where they were walled in. They fell i…
  5. 301-400 Saint John of Egypt (the Prophet) A former carpenter who became a solitary in the Lower Thebaid, Saint John of Egypt was distinguished by his absolute obe…
  6. 350-500 Blessed John Cassian John Cassian (c. 350-433) was a major monk and theologian, founder of the Abbey of Saint-Victor in Marseille. After expe…
  7. 425-545 Saint John of Réome Born in Dijon in the 5th century, Saint Jean de Réome was one of the fathers of monasticism in France. Founder of the Ab…
  8. 438-450 Saint John the Calybite The son of a general in Constantinople, John fled as a youth to join the Acoemete monks. Returning incognito to his pare…
  9. 501-600 Saint Hermenegild (John) A Visigothic prince converted to Catholicism through the influence of his wife Ingund and Saint Leander, Hermenegild opp…
  10. 525-600 Saint John Climacus (of the Ladder) Originally from Palestine and a disciple of Gregory of Nazianzus, John Climacus withdrew to Mount Sinai at the age of si…
  11. 601-700 Saint John the Almsgiver (Patriarch of Alexandria) Patriarch of Alexandria in the 7th century, John the Almsgiver distinguished himself by his inexhaustible charity toward…
  12. 715-780 Saint John of Damascus (Mansour) The last of the Greek Fathers and a minister in the service of the Caliph of Damascus, John of Damascus was the great de…
  13. 801-900 Saint John XIX (Bishop of Cambrai and Arras) Formerly a cantor at the court of Emperor Lothair, John became Bishop of Cambrai and Arras in 866 after a long vacancy o…
  14. 1001-1100 Saint John Gualbert An 11th-century Florentine nobleman, John Gualbert renounced vengeance after forgiving his brother's murderer before a c…
  15. 1080-1145 Saint John of Valence Initially a canon in Lyon, Jean entered Cîteaux after a divine vision. First Abbot of Bonnevaux in 1117, he became Bisho…
  16. 1098-1200 Saint John of the Grille A Cistercian monk trained by Saint Bernard, Jean became abbot of Busay and then bishop of Aleth in 1140. He is the histo…
  17. 1124-1222 Blessed John the Good of Mantua Born in Mantua, John the Good led a dissipated youth before an illness led him to a radical conversion. Becoming a hermi…
  18. 1125-1181 Saint John of Sordi John of Sordi was a monk and abbot of Cremona who became Bishop of Mantua and later of Vicenza in the 12th century. A de…
  19. 1160-1213 Saint John of Matha Born in Provence in the 12th century, John of Matha founded the Order of the Trinitarians after a miraculous vision duri…
  20. 1165-1217 Blessed John of Montmirail (John the Humble) Lord of Montmirail and close confidant of King Philip Augustus, John left the glory of arms and the court to embrace mon…
  21. 1210-1275 Blessed John of Barastre Jean de Barastre was the fifteenth abbot of Mont Saint-Éloi in the 13th century, highly esteemed by Saint Louis and Coun…
  22. 1223-1283 John of Vercelli John of Vercelli (c. 1205 - 1283) was the sixth Master General of the Dominicans, an esteemed papal diplomat, and the pr…
  23. 1230-1255 Blessed John Tentialbene A nobleman from Todi who became a Franciscan lay brother in 1230, Jean received the nickname Tentialbene for his constan…
  24. 1243-1308 John Duns Scotus Scottish Franciscan theologian and philosopher of the 13th century, nicknamed the 'Subtle Doctor', he is famous for his …
  25. 1250-1313 Blessed John of Avellino Born in 1250, John of Avellino led a tumultuous youth before converting and becoming a Franciscan lay brother. Recognize…
  26. 1259-1322 John of La Verna John of La Verna (1259-1322) was an Italian Franciscan priest and mystic, famous for his spiritual experiences on Mount …
  27. 1264-1289 Blessed John of Parma A 13th-century Franciscan friar, John of Parma was elected Minister General of his order in 1247. A diplomat and theolog…
  28. 1272-1348 Saint Bernard Tolomei Born in Siena in 1272, Bernard Tolomei abandoned a brilliant civil career to live as a hermit. In 1319, he founded the C…
  29. 1294-1400 Venerable John Tauler A 14th-century Dominican friar born in Germany, John Tauler was one of the greatest masters of spiritual and mystical li…
  30. 1301-1400 Blessed John the Barefoot (Discalceat) A 14th-century Franciscan religious in the diocese of Quimper, Jean le Déchaussé distinguished himself by extreme auster…
  31. 1304-1367 Saint John Colombini of Siena A Sienese nobleman and gonfaloniere, John Colombini underwent a radical conversion after the fortuitous reading of the l…
  32. 1307-1342 Saints Anthony, John and Eustathius (Martyrs of Vilnius) Chamberlains to Grand Duke Algirdas in Lithuania, Anthony, John, and Eustathius converted to Christianity. For refusing …
  33. 1311-1371 John Saziari John Saziari (c. 1327 - 1371) was an Italian farmer and Franciscan tertiary from Cagli, known for his life of prayer, wo…
  34. 1316-1381 Jan van Ruusbroec Jan van Ruusbroec (1293-1381), known as the Admirable, was a Brabantine priest and great mystic. Founder of the Groenend…
  35. 1321-1386 Giovanni Tavelli Giovanni Tavelli (1386-1446), Bishop of Ferrara and member of the Order of Jesuates, distinguished himself by his charit…
  36. 1330-1383 Saint John of Nepomuk A priest and canon of Prague in the 14th century, John of Nepomuk became the first martyr of the seal of the confessiona…
  37. 1360-1445 Blessed Jean Bassand of Besançon A Celestine religious born in Besançon, Jean Bassand was a major figure of his order, serving five times as provincial. …
  38. 1376-1441 Blessed John Eustace Jean Eustache was the first abbot of Le Jardinet in the 15th century. After joining the Order of Cîteaux at Moulin, he r…
  39. 1396-1456 Saint John of Capistrano A renowned jurist who became a Franciscan after a period of imprisonment, John of Capistrano was one of the greatest pre…
  40. 1397-1473 Saint John of Kanty A priest and professor at the University of Krakow in the 15th century, John of Kenty was distinguished by his heroic ch…

All records linked to Jean

Male saints (94)

Female saints (1)

Other records (6)

Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Jean's feast day?

The feast of Jean is celebrated on December 27th, in memory of Saint John.

How many saints are named Jean?

101 saints and blesseds bear the name Jean, including Saint John, John of Jesus-Mary, Saint Hermenegild, Saint Josaphat Kuntsevych and John of Matha.

Who is the most famous saint named Jean?

The most famous saint named Jean is Saint John (1st century).