First name and chronology

Jerome

8 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.

  1. 355-420Saint Jerome of StridonBorn in Stridon in the 4th century, Saint Jerome was one of the greatest scholars of the Church, famous for his translat…
  2. 1472-1537Saint Jerome EmilianiA Venetian nobleman and military captain, Jerome Emiliani converted after a miraculous deliverance from captivity by the…
  3. 1532-1597Jérôme le Royer de la DauversièreJérôme Le Royer de La Dauversière (1597-1659) was a French layperson, founder of the congregation of the Religious Hospi…
  4. 1676-1800Saint Leonard of Port MauriceAn 18th-century Franciscan friar, Leonard of Port Maurice was one of the greatest missionaries in Italy. Founder of the …
  5. 1826-1891Jerónimo Mariano Usera y AlarcónThe Venerable Jerónimo Mariano Usera y Alarcón (1810-1891) was a Spanish priest and missionary, founder of the congregat…
  6. 1859-1919Hieronymus JaegenHieronymus Jaegen (1841-1919) was a German layperson, engineer, banker, and member of parliament, who balanced an intens…
  7. 1864-1929Arcangelo Maria BiasiItalian Conventual Franciscan religious, co-founder of the Militia of the Immaculata with Saint Maximilian Kolbe, he off…
  8. 1934-1994Jérôme LejeuneA French physician and geneticist, Jérôme Lejeune discovered trisomy 21 in 1958. Committed to the defense of human life,…

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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?

8 saints and blesseds bear the name Jerome, including Saint Jerome, Saint Leonard of Port Maurice, Jerome Emiliani, Jerónimo Mariano Usera y Alarcón and Jérôme Lejeune.

Who is the most famous saint named Jerome?

The most famous saint named Jerome is Saint Jerome (4th century).