Saint Mary Magdalene
A disciple of Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene is honored in Provence, particularly in Saint-Maximin and La Sainte-Baume. Her relics, hidden to protect th…
First name and chronology
Mary Magdalene
12 saints and blesseds bear the name Mary Magdalene, between 1 and 1960; the most famous is Saint Mary Magdalene, celebrated on July 22nd.
Chronology of the name Mary Magdalene
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1-100 Saint Mary Magdalene A disciple of Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene is honored in Provence, particularly in Saint-Maximin and La Sainte-Baume. He…
- 1566-1607 Saint Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi Born into an illustrious Florentine family, Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi entered the Carmel where she lived a life marked by…
- 1672-1737 Maria Maddalena Martinengo Italian Capuchin Poor Clare religious, mystic, and abbess, known for her humility and spiritual writings.
- 1716-1771 Maria Maddalena Frescobaldi Capponi Maria Maddalena Frescobaldi Capponi (1771-1839) was a Florentine noblewoman, foundress of the Congregation of the Passio…
- 1759-1794 Marie-Madeleine Fontaine and 3 companions (4) Four Daughters of Charity of Arras, martyred in Cambrai in 1794 for refusing to take the revolutionary oath.
- 1770-1824 Caterina Sordini Caterina Sordini (1770-1824), in religion Mary Magdalene of the Incarnation, was an Italian religious sister and foundre…
- 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…
- 1839-1899 Emanuela Maria Maddalena Kalb A Polish religious sister of Jewish origin, member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Canonesses of the Holy Spir…
- 1841-1901 Maria Maddalena of the Holy Cross Alesci An Italian Capuchin Poor Clare nun, Carmela Alesci (Sister Maria Maddalena) offered herself to Merciful Love through ill…
- 1853-1918 Blandine Merten Blandine Merten (1883-1918) was a German Ursuline nun and dedicated teacher, beatified in 1987 by Pope John Paul II.
- 1861-1921 Costanza Starace Costanza Starace (1845-1921), in religion Sister Maria Maddalena of the Passion, was an Italian religious sister and fou…
- 1888-1960 Maria Josephina Teresa Marcucci Italian Passionist nun (1888-1960), known as Sister Maria Maddalena of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, she founded sever…
All records linked to Mary Magdalene
Saint Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi
Born into an illustrious Florentine family, Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi entered the Carmel where she lived a life marked by mystical ecstasies and heroic…
Maria Maddalena Martinengo
Italian Capuchin Poor Clare religious, mystic, and abbess, known for her humility and spiritual writings.
Maria Maddalena Frescobaldi Capponi
Maria Maddalena Frescobaldi Capponi (1771-1839) was a Florentine noblewoman, foundress of the Congregation of the Passionist Sisters of Saint Paul of …
Marie-Madeleine Fontaine and 3 companions (4)
Four Daughters of Charity of Arras, martyred in Cambrai in 1794 for refusing to take the revolutionary oath.
Caterina Sordini
Caterina Sordini (1770-1824), in religion Mary Magdalene of the Incarnation, was an Italian religious sister and foundress of the Order of Perpetual A…
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…
Emanuela Maria Maddalena Kalb
A Polish religious sister of Jewish origin, member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Canonesses of the Holy Spirit, she offered her life and h…
Maria Maddalena of the Holy Cross Alesci
An Italian Capuchin Poor Clare nun, Carmela Alesci (Sister Maria Maddalena) offered herself to Merciful Love through illness.
Blandine Merten
Blandine Merten (1883-1918) was a German Ursuline nun and dedicated teacher, beatified in 1987 by Pope John Paul II.
Costanza Starace
Costanza Starace (1845-1921), in religion Sister Maria Maddalena of the Passion, was an Italian religious sister and foundress of the congregation of …
Maria Josephina Teresa Marcucci
Italian Passionist nun (1888-1960), known as Sister Maria Maddalena of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, she founded several monasteries in Spain and wr…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Mary Magdalene's feast day?
The feast of Mary Magdalene is celebrated on July 22nd, in memory of Saint Mary Magdalene.
How many saints are named Mary Magdalene?
12 saints and blesseds bear the name Mary Magdalene, including Saint Mary Magdalene, Saint Mary Magdalene Postel, Saint Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi, Marie-Madeleine Fontaine and 3 companions (4) and Caterina Sordini.
Who is the most famous saint named Mary Magdalene?
The most famous saint named Mary Magdalene is Saint Mary Magdalene (1st century).