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. 1-100Saint Mary MagdaleneA disciple of Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene is honored in Provence, particularly in Saint-Maximin and La Sainte-Baume. He…
  2. 1566-1607Saint Mary Magdalene de' PazziBorn into an illustrious Florentine family, Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi entered the Carmel where she lived a life marked by…
  3. 1672-1737Maria Maddalena MartinengoItalian Capuchin Poor Clare religious, mystic, and abbess, known for her humility and spiritual writings.
  4. 1716-1771Maria Maddalena Frescobaldi CapponiMaria Maddalena Frescobaldi Capponi (1771-1839) was a Florentine noblewoman, foundress of the Congregation of the Passio…
  5. 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.
  6. 1770-1824Caterina SordiniCaterina Sordini (1770-1824), in religion Mary Magdalene of the Incarnation, was an Italian religious sister and foundre…
  7. 1801-1900Sister 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…
  8. 1839-1899Emanuela Maria Maddalena KalbA Polish religious sister of Jewish origin, member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Canonesses of the Holy Spir…
  9. 1841-1901Maria Maddalena of the Holy Cross AlesciAn Italian Capuchin Poor Clare nun, Carmela Alesci (Sister Maria Maddalena) offered herself to Merciful Love through ill…
  10. 1853-1918Blandine MertenBlandine Merten (1883-1918) was a German Ursuline nun and dedicated teacher, beatified in 1987 by Pope John Paul II.
  11. 1861-1921Costanza StaraceCostanza Starace (1845-1921), in religion Sister Maria Maddalena of the Passion, was an Italian religious sister and fou…
  12. 1888-1960Maria Josephina Teresa MarcucciItalian Passionist nun (1888-1960), known as Sister Maria Maddalena of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, she founded sever…

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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).