First name and chronology

Rita

4 saints and blesseds bear the name Rita, between 1401 and 1992; the most famous is Rita of Cascia, celebrated on May 22nd.

Chronology of the name Rita

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1401-1500Saint Rita of CasciaBorn in Umbria in the 14th century, Rita led a life as a patient wife to a violent husband before becoming an Augustinia…
  2. 1853-1913Rita Lopes de AlmeidaRita Lopes de Almeida (1848-1913), in religion Rita Amada de Jesus, was a Portuguese religious sister and foundress of t…
  3. 1901-1936Rita Josefa Pujalte Sánchez and María Sagrario MoragasRita Josefa Pujalte Sánchez and María Sagrario Moragas were two Spanish religious sisters martyred in 1936 during the Ci…
  4. 1932-1992Dulce Lopes PontesSaint Dulce Lopes Pontes (1914-1992), nicknamed the Good Angel of Bahia, was a Brazilian religious sister famous for her…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Rita's feast day?

The feast of Rita is celebrated on May 22nd, in memory of Rita of Cascia.

How many saints are named Rita?

4 saints and blesseds bear the name Rita, including Rita of Cascia, Dulce Lopes Pontes, Rita Josefa Pujalte Sánchez and María Sagrario Moragas and Rita Lopes de Almeida.

Who is the most famous saint named Rita?

The most famous saint named Rita is Rita of Cascia (15th century).