First name and chronology

Nicholas

24 saints and blesseds bear the name Nicholas, between 802 and 1974; the most famous is Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, celebrated on September 10th.

Chronology of the name Nicholas

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 802-867 Saint Nicholas I the Great Elected pope in 858, Nicholas I the Great was an indefatigable defender of papal authority and Christian morality. He di…
  2. 1098-1100 Saint Nicholas the Pilgrim (Nicetas) A young Greek from Attica, Nicholas spent his life repeating the prayer 'Kyrie eleison'. After a life of hermitage and w…
  3. 1186-1221 Saints Daniel, Samuel, Donulus, Leo, Hugolinus, Nicholas and Angelus In 1221, seven Franciscan friars led by Daniel of Calabria set out to evangelize North Africa. After preaching the Chris…
  4. 1240-1304 Blessed Benedict XI Nicolas Bocasini, who became Benedict XI, was a Dominican pope of the early 14th century. Succeeding Boniface VIII durin…
  5. 1310-1310 Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Born in Italy in the 13th century following a vow by his parents, Nicholas of Tolentino became an Augustinian hermit fam…
  6. 1349-1449 Blessed Nicholas of Forca Palena Born in 1349 in the Abruzzo region, Nicholas of Forca Palena was a priest and hermit who founded several monasteries, no…
  7. 1375-1443 Blessed Nicholas Albergati Niccolò Albergati was a Cardinal-Bishop of Bologna from the Carthusian Order, recognized for his diplomatic peace missio…
  8. 1401-1466 Blessed Nicolas Appleine A priest and canon in Prémery in the 15th century, Nicolas Appleine led a humble and hidden life. After his death in 146…
  9. 1417-1500 Blessed Nicholas of Flüe (Brother Klaus) A respected magistrate and soldier from Unterwalden, Nicholas of Flüe left his family in 1467 to become a hermit at the …
  10. 1427-1487 Nicholas of Flüe Nicholas of Flüe (Bruder Klaus), farmer, magistrate and later mystic hermit of the Ranft, died in 1487 and was canonized…
  11. 1621-1686 Nicolas Steno A learned anatomist and father of modern geology, Nicolas Steno converted to Catholicism before becoming a bishop of imm…
  12. 1642-1678 Nicolas Roland Nicolas Roland (1642-1678) was a French priest, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus, and …
  13. 1649-1709 Blessed Nicholas of Longobardi Nicholas of Longobardi was an Italian peasant who joined the Minims, where his piety and miracles drew admiration. Altho…
  14. 1649-1709 Nicola Saggio An oblate religious of the Order of Minims, Nicola Saggio (1650-1709) distinguished himself by his humility, his charity…
  15. 1725-1790 Nicola Mazza Nicola Mazza (1790-1865) was an Italian priest, founder of the Institute of Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the…
  16. 1756-1832 Niklaus Wolf von Rippertschwand A Swiss layman, father, farmer, and politician, Niklaus Wolf von Rippertschwand (1756-1832) dedicated himself to serving…
  17. 1835-1890 Julien-Nicolas Rèche A French religious of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, Blessed Julien-Nicolas Rèche (Brother Arno…
  18. 1837-1921 Wilhelm Eberschweiler Wilhelm Eberschweiler (1837-1921) was a German Jesuit priest, known for his deep spiritual life and his role as a spirit…
  19. 1884-1959 Nicholas Charnetsky and 24 companions Nicholas Charnetsky (1884-1959) and his 24 companions are martyrs of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, persecuted by …
  20. 1898-1945 Nikolaus Gross Nikolaus Gross (1898-1945) was a German Catholic trade unionist, journalist, and resistance fighter, executed by the Naz…
  21. 1898-1958 Nicola da Gesturi A Sardinian Capuchin friar nicknamed the "Friar of Silence," Nicola da Gesturi spent his life as a humble questing friar…
  22. 1907-1944 Nicolò Cortese An Italian Conventual Franciscan priest, Father Placido Cortese (1907-1944) directed the magazine Il Messaggero di Sant'…
  23. 1909-1944 Nicholas Bunkerd Kitbamrung Thai priest and the first martyr priest of his country, who died in prison in 1944 due to mistreatment and tuberculosis.
  24. 1945-1974 Nikollë Prennushi and 37 companions (38) Group of 38 Catholic martyrs murdered in hatred of the faith under the communist regime of Enver Hoxha in Albania betwee…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Nicholas's feast day?

The feast of Nicholas is celebrated on September 10th, in memory of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino.

How many saints are named Nicholas?

24 saints and blesseds bear the name Nicholas, including Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, Saint Daniel and his companions, Saint Nicholas I, Benedict XI and Nicholas of Flüe.

Who is the most famous saint named Nicholas?

The most famous saint named Nicholas is Saint Nicholas of Tolentino (14th century).