Saint Urban I, Pope
Successor to Saint Callixtus in the 3rd century, Saint Urban I organized the administration of Church property and liturgical worship. Although his re…
First name and chronology
Urban
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Urban, between 195 and 1370; the most famous is Urban V, celebrated on December 19th.
Chronology of the name Urban
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 195-230 Saint Urban I, Pope Successor to Saint Callixtus in the 3rd century, Saint Urban I organized the administration of Church property and litur…
- 310-375 Saint Urban of Langres The sixth Bishop of Langres in the 4th century, Urban was an accomplished prelate who restored religious fervor and the …
- 1310-1370 Blessed Urban V Guillaume de Grimoard, who became Urban V in 1362, was a Benedictine pope marked by his austerity and reforming zeal. He…
All records linked to Urban
Saint Urban of Langres
The sixth Bishop of Langres in the 4th century, Urban was an accomplished prelate who restored religious fervor and the buildings of his diocese. Reno…
Blessed Urban V
Guillaume de Grimoard, who became Urban V in 1362, was a Benedictine pope marked by his austerity and reforming zeal. He is famous for having attempte…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Urban's feast day?
The feast of Urban is celebrated on December 19th, in memory of Urban V.
How many saints are named Urban?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Urban, including Urban V, Saint Urban I and Saint Urban.
Who is the most famous saint named Urban?
The most famous saint named Urban is Urban V (14th century).