First name and chronology

Mercedes

4 saints and blesseds bear the name Mercedes, between 1797 and 1936; the most famous is Mercedes de Jesús Molina, celebrated on June 12th.

Chronology of the name Mercedes

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1797-1857 Joaquina Maria Mercedes Barcelo Pages Joaquina María Mercedes Barceló y Pagés (Mother Consuelo) was a Spanish religious sister, co-founder of the Congregation…
  2. 1823-1883 Mercedes de Jesús Molina Mercedes de Jesús Molina (1828-1883) was an Ecuadorian religious sister, foundress of the Institute of the Sisters of St…
  3. 1851-1911 Maria della Mercede Cabezas Terrero Foundress of the religious institute of the Missionary Workers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, dedicated to the service of…
  4. 1901-1936 Maria Mercedes Prat Religious sister of the Company of Saint Teresa of Jesus, martyr of the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona in 1936.

All records linked to Mercedes

Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Mercedes's feast day?

The feast of Mercedes is celebrated on June 12th, in memory of Mercedes de Jesús Molina.

How many saints are named Mercedes?

4 saints and blesseds bear the name Mercedes, including Mercedes de Jesús Molina, Maria Mercedes Prat, Maria della Mercede Cabezas Terrero and Joaquina Maria Mercedes Barcelo Pages.

Who is the most famous saint named Mercedes?

The most famous saint named Mercedes is Mercedes de Jesús Molina (19th century).