Seven Blessed Sleeper Brothers
During the persecution of Decius, seven young Christians of Ephesus hid in a cave where they were walled in. They fell into a miraculous sleep for nea…
First name and chronology
Maximian
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Maximian, between 201 and 1908; the most famous is Saint Saturninus, celebrated on February 11th.
Chronology of the name Maximian
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 201-300Seven Blessed Sleeper BrothersDuring the persecution of Decius, seven young Christians of Ephesus hid in a cave where they were walled in. They fell i…
- 301-400Saint Saturninus, Saint Dativus and their companionsDuring the reign of the Roman emperors, the priest Saturninus, the senator Dativus, and forty-eight companions were arre…
- 434-434Saint Maximian of ConstantinopleBorn in Rome, Maximian became Patriarch of Constantinople in 434 following the deposition of Nestorius. Despite his lack…
- 1843-1908Maximiliano Valdés SubercaseauxMaximiano Valdés Subercaseaux (1908-1982), in religion Francisco de San Miguel, was the first Chilean Capuchin and the f…
All records linked to Maximian
Saint Saturninus, Saint Dativus and their companions
During the reign of the Roman emperors, the priest Saturninus, the senator Dativus, and forty-eight companions were arrested in Abitina for celebratin…
Saint Maximian of Constantinople
Born in Rome, Maximian became Patriarch of Constantinople in 434 following the deposition of Nestorius. Despite his lack of eloquence, his piety and s…
Maximiliano Valdés Subercaseaux
Maximiano Valdés Subercaseaux (1908-1982), in religion Francisco de San Miguel, was the first Chilean Capuchin and the first Bishop of Osorno, recogni…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Maximian's feast day?
The feast of Maximian is celebrated on February 11th, in memory of Saint Saturninus.
How many saints are named Maximian?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Maximian, including Saint Saturninus, Seven Sleepers of Ephesus, Saint Maximian and Maximiliano Valdés Subercaseaux.
Who is the most famous saint named Maximian?
The most famous saint named Maximian is Saint Saturninus (4th century).