Saint Julia of Troyes
A young Christian from Troyes vowed to virginity, Julia was taken captive to Germania by Prince Claudius in 247. She converted her master through her …
First name and chronology
Julia
11 saints and blesseds bear the name Julia, between 201 and 1974; the most famous is Saint Julia, celebrated on July 21st.
Chronology of the name Julia
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 201-300 Saint Julia of Troyes A young Christian from Troyes vowed to virginity, Julia was taken captive to Germania by Prince Claudius in 247. She con…
- 401-500 Saint Julia of Corsica A patrician of Carthage who became a slave after the city was taken by the Vandals, Julia remained faithful to her relig…
- 1367-1367 Blessed Julia della Rena Noble by birth, Julie della Rena chose humility by becoming a servant in Florence before retiring as a recluse in Certal…
- 1726-1786 Juliette Colbert de Barolo Juliette Colbert de Barolo (1786-1864) was a French layperson and philanthropist, based in Turin, recognized as Venerabl…
- 1801-1900 Sister Mary Magdalene (Julie Postel) Julie Postel, in religion Sister Marie-Madeleine, is the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy in the 19th century. She dedi…
- 1804-1859 Emilie Schneider A German religious of the Daughters of the Cross, Emilie Schneider (1820-1859) dedicated herself to the service of the s…
- 1838-1898 Maria Berenice Hencker Colombian religious sister and foundress of the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Annunciation, beatified in 202…
- 1851-1863 Giulia Bonifacio Giulia Bonifacio (1863-1926), in religion Mother Miradio of Providence of Saint Cajetan, was an Italian religious sister…
- 1861-1916 Giulia Valle An Italian religious of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret, Sister Nemesia (Giulia Valle) dedicated h…
- 1906-1941 Maria Jula Ivanišević and companions (5) Group of five religious sisters of the congregation of the Daughters of Divine Charity, martyred in December 1941 in Bos…
- 1919-1974 Julia Navarrete Guerrero Mexican religious sister and foundress of the Missionary Daughters of the Most Pure Virgin Mary, she dedicated herself t…
All records linked to Julia
Saint Julia of Corsica
A patrician of Carthage who became a slave after the city was taken by the Vandals, Julia remained faithful to her religion while serving a Syrian mer…
Blessed Julia della Rena
Noble by birth, Julie della Rena chose humility by becoming a servant in Florence before retiring as a recluse in Certaldo. She lived for thirty years…
Juliette Colbert de Barolo
Juliette Colbert de Barolo (1786-1864) was a French layperson and philanthropist, based in Turin, recognized as Venerable for her reformative work wit…
Sister Mary Magdalene (Julie Postel)
Julie Postel, in religion Sister Marie-Madeleine, is the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy in the 19th century. She dedicated her life to the educatio…
Emilie Schneider
A German religious of the Daughters of the Cross, Emilie Schneider (1820-1859) dedicated herself to the service of the sick in Düsseldorf and lived th…
Maria Berenice Hencker
Colombian religious sister and foundress of the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Annunciation, beatified in 2022.
Giulia Bonifacio
Giulia Bonifacio (1863-1926), in religion Mother Miradio of Providence of Saint Cajetan, was an Italian religious sister and founder of the Franciscan…
Giulia Valle
An Italian religious of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret, Sister Nemesia (Giulia Valle) dedicated her life to the education of or…
Maria Jula Ivanišević and companions (5)
Group of five religious sisters of the congregation of the Daughters of Divine Charity, martyred in December 1941 in Bosnia and Herzegovina for their …
Julia Navarrete Guerrero
Mexican religious sister and foundress of the Missionary Daughters of the Most Pure Virgin Mary, she dedicated herself to the Christian education of y…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Julia's feast day?
The feast of Julia is celebrated on July 21st, in memory of Saint Julia.
How many saints are named Julia?
11 saints and blesseds bear the name Julia, including Saint Julia, Saint Julia, Saint Mary Magdalene Postel, Julia della Rena and Maria Jula Ivanišević and companions (5).
Who is the most famous saint named Julia?
The most famous saint named Julia is Saint Julia (3rd century).