First name and chronology

Pierre

69 saints and blesseds bear the name Pierre, between 1 and 1991; the most famous is Saint Peter, celebrated on June 29th.

Chronology of the name Pierre

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1-100 Saint Peter (Chair of Rome) The feast of the Chair of Saint Peter in Rome celebrates the establishment of the Prince of the Apostles as the first Po…
  2. 1st century Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles A Galilean fisherman who became the Prince of the Apostles, Saint Peter was chosen by Christ as the foundation of His Ch…
  3. 1-100 Saint Peter in Chains The feast of Saint Peter in Chains commemorates the miraculous deliverance of the Apostle Peter from Herod's prison in J…
  4. 1st century Saint Peter (Chair of Antioch) Celebration of the establishment of the first episcopal see of the apostle Peter at Antioch before his departure for Rom…
  5. 269-304 Saint Marcellinus and Saint Peter Marcellinus, priest, and Peter, exorcist, were martyred in Rome under Diocletian around 304. After converting their jail…
  6. 276-311 Saint Peter Balsamus A native of Palestine, Peter Balsamus was arrested in Aulone during the persecution of Maximin. Despite the tortures of …
  7. 385-450 Saint Peter Chrysologus Archbishop of Ravenna in the 5th century, Peter Chrysologus was famous for his eloquence, which earned him his nickname.…
  8. 601-700 Saint Peter of Ambleteuse A monk sent by Saint Gregory the Great to evangelize England alongside Saint Augustine, Peter became the first abbot of …
  9. 988-1072 Saint Peter Damian Born in Ravenna and orphaned early, Peter Damian became a prominent scholar before retiring to the hermitage of Fonte Av…
  10. 1001-1100 Blessed Peter Aldobrandini A Vallombrosan monk in the 11th century, Peter Aldobrandini was tasked with proving the accusations of simony against th…
  11. 1033-1098 Blessed Peter of Vallombrosa Formerly abbot of Saint-Vigile in Brescia, Peter retired as a hermit in the Apennines in the 11th century. After miracul…
  12. 1050-1115 Saint Peter II of Poitiers Elected Bishop of Poitiers in 1087, Pierre II distinguished himself by his firmness against the moral disorders of the p…
  13. 1050-1115 Blessed Peter the Hermit A nobleman from Amiens who became a hermit, Peter was the instigator and one of the leaders of the First Crusade followi…
  14. 1092-1157 Peter the Venerable Abbot of Cluny in the 12th century, Peter the Venerable was a major theologian and diplomat of his time. A friend of Sai…
  15. 1102-1174 Saint Peter II of Tarentaise A Cistercian monk who became Archbishop of Tarentaise in the 12th century, Peter II was a zealous reformer and a promine…
  16. 1173-1208 Blessed Pierre de Castelnau A monk of Cîteaux and legate of Pope Innocent III, Pierre de Castelnau was tasked with converting the Albigensians in th…
  17. 1191-1256 Saint Peter Nolasco Born in the Lauraguais region, Peter Nolasco founded the Order of Mercy in Barcelona, dedicated to the redemption of Chr…
  18. 1201-1300 Saint Peter Gonzalez (Saint Elmo) A Spanish nobleman who became a Dominican after a humiliating fall from his horse, Peter Gonzalez served as an advisor t…
  19. 1221-1300 Saint Peter Celestine (Celestine V) An Italian hermit renowned for his holiness, Peter of Morrone was elected pope against his will in 1294 under the name C…
  20. 1229-1289 Blessed Peter of Siena A comb-making artisan in Siena in the 13th century, Peter Tecelano led a life of great virtue, first in marriage and the…
  21. 1232-1300 Saint Peter of Verona (Peter Martyr) Born in Verona to Cathar parents, Peter joined the Dominican Order and became a fierce preacher against heresy in Italy.…
  22. 1260-1320 Pietro Pattarini of Imola A renowned jurist and magistrate of Imola, Pietro Pattarini went into exile in Florence where he joined the Order of Sai…
  23. 1288-1300 Saint Peter Paschal A religious of the Order of Mercy and Bishop of Jaén, Peter Paschal dedicated his life to the ransom of Christian captiv…
  24. 1301-1400 Blessed Peter Armengol A former bandit leader who converted, Peter Armengol became a religious of the Order of Mercy. He surrendered himself as…
  25. 1305-1366 Saint Peter Thomas A Carmelite religious from Périgord, Peter Thomas became an influential diplomat and Patriarch of Constantinople in the …
  26. 1330-1365 Blessed Pierre Cambian de Ruffie A Dominican friar appointed inquisitor general in Piedmont in 1351, Pierre Cambian de Ruffie fought against the Albigens…
  27. 1369-1387 Blessed Peter of Luxembourg From the illustrious House of Luxembourg, Pierre was appointed Bishop of Metz at sixteen and cardinal at seventeen. Desp…
  28. 1450-1485 Saint Peter of Arbues A canon and the first inquisitor of Aragon in the 15th century, Peter of Arbues was a model of charity and religious fir…
  29. 1506-1546 Blessed Peter Faber of Villaret Born in 1506 in Savoy, Peter Faber was the first priest of the Society of Jesus and one of the first companions of Saint…
  30. 1521-1597 Blessed Peter Canisius of Nijmegen A 16th-century Dutch Jesuit, Peter Canisius was one of the key figures of the Counter-Reformation in Germany. A theologi…
  31. 1528-1583 Pedro Urraca Pedro Urraca (1583-1657), a Spanish priest of the Order of Mercy, was distinguished by his heroic charity in Lima and hi…
  32. 1564-1629 Cardinal Pierre de Bérulle Pierre de Bérulle was a major figure of the Catholic Reformation in France in the 17th century. Founder of the Oratory a…
  33. 1565-1640 Blessed Pierre Fourier A Lorrain priest and exemplary parish priest of Mattaincourt, Pierre Fourier dedicated his life to education and religio…
  34. 1582-1647 Pietro Casani Pietro Casani (1572-1647), in religion Peter of the Nativity of Mary, was an Italian priest and co-founder of the Order …
  35. 1601-1700 Peter Kibe and 187 companions (188 Martyrs of Japan) Peter Kibe and his 187 companions are a group of Japanese Catholic martyrs put to death for their faith in the 17th cent…
  36. 1603-1638 Martyrs of Indonesia (2) Denis of the Nativity and Redemptus of the Cross are two Discalced Carmelites martyred in 1638 in Sumatra, recognized as…
  37. 1603-1639 Peter Kibe Kasui and companions (188) Peter Kibe Kasui and his 187 companions are Japanese Catholic martyrs put to death for their faith between 1603 and 1639…
  38. 1610-1654 Blessed Peter Claver A 17th-century Spanish Jesuit, Peter Claver dedicated his life to the salvation of African slaves in Cartagena. Defining…
  39. 1668-1800 Blessed Crispin of Viterbo A Capuchin lay brother born in Viterbo, Crispin (Pietro Fioretti) led a life of simplicity and intense Marian devotion. …
  40. 1728-1793 Pierre Bienvenu Noailles French priest and founder of the Holy Family Association of Bordeaux, recognized as Venerable in 1988.

All records linked to Pierre

Male saints (64)

Female saints (1)

Other records (4)

Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Pierre's feast day?

The feast of Pierre is celebrated on June 29th, in memory of Saint Peter.

How many saints are named Pierre?

69 saints and blesseds bear the name Pierre, including Saint Peter, Saint Peter, Saint Peter, Saint Peter Damian and Saint Peter Nolasco.

Who is the most famous saint named Pierre?

The most famous saint named Pierre is Saint Peter (1st century).