First name and chronology

Ursula

7 saints and blesseds bear the name Ursula, between 370 and 1970; the most famous is Saint Ursula, celebrated on October 21st.

Chronology of the name Ursula

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 370-383Saint Ursula and her companionsA Christian princess of Great Britain in the 4th century, Ursula refused to marry the pagan prince Conanus. Sent to Armo…
  2. 1660-1727Saint Veronica GiulianiBorn Ursula Giuliani in 1660, she entered the Capuchin order in Città di Castello under the name Veronica. A mystic favo…
  3. 1788-1848Maria Güell PuigMaria Güell Puig (1848-1921) was a Spanish religious sister, founder of the Missionary Daughters of the Heart of Mary, r…
  4. 1789-1849Orsola DonatiOrsola Donati (1849-1935) was an Italian religious sister, co-founder and superior general of the congregation of the Mi…
  5. 1793-1853Orsola MezziniOrsola Mezzini (1853-1919) was an Italian religious sister, the first of the female branch of the Little Mission for the…
  6. 1837-1897Maria Orsola RivataFirst superior and co-founder of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master, Maria Orsola Rivata (Sister Maria Scolastica)…
  7. 1955-1970Maria Orsola BussoneYoung Italian layperson involved in the Focolare movement, who died accidentally at the age of 15 and was declared Vener…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Ursula's feast day?

The feast of Ursula is celebrated on October 21st, in memory of Saint Ursula.

How many saints are named Ursula?

7 saints and blesseds bear the name Ursula, including Saint Ursula, Saint Veronica Giuliani, Maria Güell Puig, Orsola Donati and Maria Orsola Bussone.

Who is the most famous saint named Ursula?

The most famous saint named Ursula is Saint Ursula (4th century).