Saint Jerome of Stridon
Born in Stridon in the 4th century, Saint Jerome was one of the greatest scholars of the Church, famous for his translation of the Bible into Latin (t…
First name and chronology
Jerome
9 saints and blesseds bear the name Jerome, between 355 and 1994; the most famous is Saint Jerome, celebrated on September 30th.
Chronology of the name Jerome
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 355-420 Saint Jerome of Stridon Born in Stridon in the 4th century, Saint Jerome was one of the greatest scholars of the Church, famous for his translat…
- 401-500 Saint Jerome of Stridon Saint Jerome of Stridon is a priest and Doctor of the Church famous for his Latin translation of the Bible and his numer…
- 1472-1537 Saint Jerome Emiliani A Venetian nobleman and military captain, Jerome Emiliani converted after a miraculous deliverance from captivity by the…
- 1532-1597 Jérôme le Royer de la Dauversière Jérôme Le Royer de La Dauversière (1597-1659) was a French layperson, founder of the congregation of the Religious Hospi…
- 1676-1800 Saint Leonard of Port Maurice An 18th-century Franciscan friar, Leonard of Port Maurice was one of the greatest missionaries in Italy. Founder of the …
- 1826-1891 Jerónimo Mariano Usera y Alarcón The Venerable Jerónimo Mariano Usera y Alarcón (1810-1891) was a Spanish priest and missionary, founder of the congregat…
- 1859-1919 Hieronymus Jaegen Hieronymus Jaegen (1841-1919) was a German layperson, engineer, banker, and member of parliament, who balanced an intens…
- 1864-1929 Arcangelo Maria Biasi Italian Conventual Franciscan religious, co-founder of the Militia of the Immaculata with Saint Maximilian Kolbe, he off…
- 1934-1994 Jérôme Lejeune A French physician and geneticist, Jérôme Lejeune discovered trisomy 21 in 1958. Committed to the defense of human life,…
All records linked to Jerome
Saint Jerome of Stridon
Saint Jerome of Stridon is a priest and Doctor of the Church famous for his Latin translation of the Bible and his numerous scriptural commentaries. A…
Saint Jerome Emiliani
A Venetian nobleman and military captain, Jerome Emiliani converted after a miraculous deliverance from captivity by the Virgin Mary. He dedicated his…
Jérôme le Royer de la Dauversière
Jérôme Le Royer de La Dauversière (1597-1659) was a French layperson, founder of the congregation of the Religious Hospitallers of Saint Joseph and co…
Saint Leonard of Port Maurice
An 18th-century Franciscan friar, Leonard of Port Maurice was one of the greatest missionaries in Italy. Founder of the solitude of the Incontro, he t…
Jerónimo Mariano Usera y Alarcón
The Venerable Jerónimo Mariano Usera y Alarcón (1810-1891) was a Spanish priest and missionary, founder of the congregation of the Sisters of the Love…
Hieronymus Jaegen
Hieronymus Jaegen (1841-1919) was a German layperson, engineer, banker, and member of parliament, who balanced an intense professional and political l…
Arcangelo Maria Biasi
Italian Conventual Franciscan religious, co-founder of the Militia of the Immaculata with Saint Maximilian Kolbe, he offered his sufferings linked to …
Jérôme Lejeune
A French physician and geneticist, Jérôme Lejeune discovered trisomy 21 in 1958. Committed to the defense of human life, he was declared Venerable in …
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Jerome's feast day?
The feast of Jerome is celebrated on September 30th, in memory of Saint Jerome.
How many saints are named Jerome?
9 saints and blesseds bear the name Jerome, including Saint Jerome, Saint Jerome, Saint Leonard of Port Maurice, Jerome Emiliani and Jerónimo Mariano Usera y Alarcón.
Who is the most famous saint named Jerome?
The most famous saint named Jerome is Saint Jerome (4th century).