Blessed Jordan of Saxony
Successor to Saint Dominic as head of the Order of Preachers in the 13th century, Jordan of Saxony was a preacher of exceptional eloquence, attracting…
First name and chronology
Jordan
2 saints and blesseds bear the name Jordan, between 1177 and 1866; the most famous is Jordan of Saxony, celebrated on February 15th.
Chronology of the name Jordan
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1177-1237Blessed Jordan of SaxonySuccessor to Saint Dominic as head of the Order of Preachers in the 13th century, Jordan of Saxony was a preacher of exc…
- 1806-1866Jordan MaiGerman Franciscan friar (1866-1922) renowned for his humility, his service to the poor in Dortmund, and his offering of …