First name and chronology

Joan

34 saints and blesseds bear the name Joan, between 1301 and 1990; the most famous is Teresa of Jesus of the Andes, celebrated on July 13th.

Chronology of the name Joan

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1301-1400Blessed Joan Soderini of FlorenceA Florentine noblewoman who entered the Mantelatte at the age of twelve under the guidance of Saint Juliana Falconieri, …
  2. 1332-1414Blessed Jeanne-Marie de MailléBorn into the high nobility of Touraine, Jeanne-Marie de Maillé lived a virginal marriage with Robert de Sillé before de…
  3. 1401-1500Joan of Arc (The Maid of Orléans)Joan of Arc, a simple shepherdess from Domremy, received at the age of thirteen the divine command to deliver France fro…
  4. 1401-1500Saint Joan of PortugalDaughter of King Afonso V of Portugal, Joan refused princely alliances to enter the Dominican monastery of Aveiro. She d…
  5. 15th centuryMonuments and Souvenirs of Joan of ArcThis historical account gathers the souvenirs of Joan of Arc at Domrémy, at the sanctuary of Bermont, at Vaucouleurs, Or…
  6. 1428-1491Blessed Jeanne ScopelliA 15th-century Carmelite nun from Reggio, Jeanne Scopelli distinguished herself through a life of extreme austerity and …
  7. 1450-1505Joan of FranceDaughter of Louis XI, briefly Queen of France, Joan of France founded after the annulment of her marriage the Order of t…
  8. 1464-1500Saint Joan of ValoisDaughter of Louis XI and the neglected wife of Louis XII, Joan of Valois accepted her repudiation with piety to dedicate…
  9. 1469-1534Juana Vázquez GutiérrezSpanish Franciscan mystic nun, abbess, and preacher gifted with an exceptional charism in the 16th century.
  10. 1469-1534Juana de la Cruz Vázquez GutiérrezSpanish Franciscan nun, abbess, and mystic of the 16th century, famous for her ecstatic sermons and for being appointed …
  11. 1530-1585Mary WardMary Ward (1585-1645) was an English religious sister, foundress of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), and…
  12. 1536-1596Jeanne Chézard de MatelJeanne Chézard de Matel (1596-1670) was a French mystic and the foundress of the Order of the Incarnate Word and Blessed…
  13. 1556-1640Venerable Mother Jeanne de LestonnacWidow of the Marquis de Montferrant, Jeanne de Lestonnac founded the Order of Our Lady in Bordeaux, dedicated to the edu…
  14. 1610-1645Mary WardMary Ward was an English religious sister, foundress of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM) and the Congrega…
  15. 1629-1641Saint Jane Frances de ChantalWidowed at twenty-eight after the accidental death of her husband, Jane Frances Frémyot dedicated herself to the educati…
  16. 1698-1758Maria Antonia SolimaniMaria Antonia Solimani (1688-1758), in religion Sister Giovanna Maria Battista, was an Italian religious, foundress of t…
  17. 1759-1794Marie-Madeleine Fontaine and 3 companions (4)Four Daughters of Charity of Arras, martyred in Cambrai in 1794 for refusing to take the revolutionary oath.
  18. 1782-1876Marie-Thérèse HazeJeanne Haze (Mother Marie-Thérèse of the Sacred Heart of Jesus), born in Liège in 1782 and died in 1876, is the foundres…
  19. 1799-1864Juan Collell CuatrecasasSpanish priest and founder of the Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Vic, dedicated to the support and social adva…
  20. 1801-1861Giovanna Maria BracavalA religious sister of Belgian origin, she restored the active life and original charism of the congregation of the Angel…
  21. 1813-1868Giovanna MeneghiniFoundress of the Ursuline Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Giovanna Meneghini dedicated her life to the education an…
  22. 1828-1888Giovanna Francesca MichelottiAnna Michelotti (1843-1888), in religion Sister Giovanna Francesca, is the foundress of the congregation of the Little S…
  23. 1837-1897Jeanne-Germaine CastangJeanne-Germaine Castang (1878-1897), Sister Marie-Céline of the Presentation, was a French Poor Clare nun beatified in 2…
  24. 1842-1902Juana Clara de la Concepción Sanchez GarciaSpanish Poor Clare nun (1902-1973), she reformed the monastery of Soria by returning to the strict Rule of Saint Clare a…
  25. 1856-1916Mary Jane WilsonMary Jane Wilson (1840-1916), in religion Sister Mary of St. Francis, was an English-born religious, foundress in Madeir…
  26. 1860-1920Teresa of Jesus of the AndesA Chilean Discalced Carmelite who died of typhus at nineteen in 1920, Teresa of Jesus of the Andes was the first saint o…
  27. 1861-1916Juana María Condesa LluchFoundress of the Congregation of the Handmaids of Mary Immaculate, dedicated to the protection and education of young wo…
  28. 1868-1923Maria Chiara MagroMaria Chiara Magro (1923-1969) was an Italian consecrated laywoman and teacher, recognized as Venerable by the Catholic …
  29. 1888-1888Luisa FerrariMother Giovanna Francesca dello Spirito Santo, born Luisa Ferrari (1888-1984), was an Italian religious sister, foundres…
  30. 1892-1947Maria Giovanna FasceAn Italian Augustinian nun and prioress of the monastery of Cascia, Blessed Maria Teresa Fasce (1881-1947) dedicated her…
  31. 1901-1956Florenza Giovanna ProfilioFoundress of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of Lipari, she dedicated her life to the education and …
  32. 1934-1946Teresa Janina KierocińskaFoundress of the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of the Infant Jesus, she distinguished herself by her heroic char…
  33. 1950-1962Gianna Beretta MollaSaint Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962) is an Italian lay saint, a physician and mother who sacrificed her life to save t…
  34. 1977-1990Juana Méndez RomeroJuana Méndez Romero (1937-1990), nicknamed Juanita, was a Spanish religious of the Workers of the Heart of Jesus. Afflic…

All records linked to Joan

Female saints (30)

Male saints (1)

Other records (3)

Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Joan's feast day?

The feast of Joan is celebrated on July 13th, in memory of Teresa of Jesus of the Andes.

How many saints are named Joan?

34 saints and blesseds bear the name Joan, including Teresa of Jesus of the Andes, Joan of Arc, Jane Frances Frémyot, Joan of Valois and Jeanne-Marie de Maillé.

Who is the most famous saint named Joan?

The most famous saint named Joan is Teresa of Jesus of the Andes (20th century).