Saint Matilda (Mahault)
Wife of Henry I and mother of Otto the Great, Saint Matilda was an Empress of Germany exemplary for her humility and charity towards the poor. After e…
First name and chronology
Matilda
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Matilda, between 895 and 1902; the most famous is Saint Mechtilde, celebrated on July 6th.
Chronology of the name Matilda
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 895-968Saint Matilda (Mahault)Wife of Henry I and mother of Otto the Great, Saint Matilda was an Empress of Germany exemplary for her humility and cha…
- 1101-1200Saint Mechtilde (Mathilde) of DiessenDaughter of the Count of Andechs and cousin of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, Mechtilde was raised from childhood at the …
- 1614-1698Catherine Mechtilde of the Blessed SacramentCatherine de Bar, in religion Mother Mechtilde of the Blessed Sacrament, is the founder of the Institute of the Benedict…
- 1822-1882Maria Matilde BucchiMaria Matilde Bucchi (1812-1882) was an Italian religious sister, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Prec…
- 1842-1902Matilda of the Sacred HeartSpanish Blessed, foundress of the congregation of the Daughters of Mary, Mother of the Church, devoted to Eucharistic ad…
All records linked to Matilda
Saint Mechtilde (Mathilde) of Diessen
Daughter of the Count of Andechs and cousin of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, Mechtilde was raised from childhood at the monastery of Diessen founded b…
Catherine Mechtilde of the Blessed Sacrament
Catherine de Bar, in religion Mother Mechtilde of the Blessed Sacrament, is the founder of the Institute of the Benedictines of Perpetual Adoration. B…
Maria Matilde Bucchi
Maria Matilde Bucchi (1812-1882) was an Italian religious sister, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Precious Blood in Monza.
Matilda of the Sacred Heart
Spanish Blessed, foundress of the congregation of the Daughters of Mary, Mother of the Church, devoted to Eucharistic adoration and the service of the…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Matilda's feast day?
The feast of Matilda is celebrated on July 6th, in memory of Saint Mechtilde.
How many saints are named Matilda?
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Matilda, including Saint Mechtilde, Saint Matilda, Catherine de Bar, Matilda of the Sacred Heart and Maria Matilde Bucchi.
Who is the most famous saint named Matilda?
The most famous saint named Matilda is Saint Mechtilde (12th century).