Josep Tous Soler
A Spanish Capuchin priest (1811-1871), Josep Tous Soler founded the congregation of the Capuchin Sisters of the Mother of the Divine Shepherd for the …
First name and chronology
Josep
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Josep, between 1806 and 1936; the most famous is Josep Tàpies and 6 companions, celebrated on August 13th.
Chronology of the name Josep
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1806-1871 Josep Tous Soler A Spanish Capuchin priest (1811-1871), Josep Tous Soler founded the congregation of the Capuchin Sisters of the Mother o…
- 1846-1916 Josep Torras i Bages Bishop of Vic and a leading figure of the Catalan Renaixença, Josep Torras i Bages (1846-1916) is known for his defense …
- 1901-1936 Josep Tàpies and 6 companions Group of seven diocesan priests from the Diocese of Urgell martyred on August 13, 1936, in Salàs de Pallars at the begin…
- 1901-1936 Josep Samsó Elías Spanish priest and martyr of the Civil War, pastor of Mataró and great catechist, beatified in 2010.
All records linked to Josep
Josep Torras i Bages
Bishop of Vic and a leading figure of the Catalan Renaixença, Josep Torras i Bages (1846-1916) is known for his defense of Christian regionalism and h…
Josep Tàpies and 6 companions
Group of seven diocesan priests from the Diocese of Urgell martyred on August 13, 1936, in Salàs de Pallars at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War.
Josep Samsó Elías
Spanish priest and martyr of the Civil War, pastor of Mataró and great catechist, beatified in 2010.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Josep's feast day?
The feast of Josep is celebrated on August 13th, in memory of Josep Tàpies and 6 companions.
How many saints are named Josep?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Josep, including Josep Tàpies and 6 companions, Josep Tous Soler, Josep Samsó Elías and Josep Torras i Bages.
Who is the most famous saint named Josep?
The most famous saint named Josep is Josep Tàpies and 6 companions (20th century).