Blessed Angela of Foligno
A socialite converted after the loss of her family, Angela of Foligno became a major Franciscan mystic of the 13th century. She is famous for her visi…
First name and chronology
Angela
10 saints and blesseds bear the name Angela, between 1248 and 1945; the most famous is Angela Merici, celebrated on May 31st.
Chronology of the name Angela
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1248-1309 Blessed Angela of Foligno A socialite converted after the loss of her family, Angela of Foligno became a major Franciscan mystic of the 13th centu…
- 1474-1540 Saint Angela Merici Born in Desenzano, Angela Merici dedicated herself to piety and penance from childhood. After pilgrimages to Jerusalem a…
- 1605-1665 Maria Angela Astorch A Spanish Capuchin Poor Clare nun and great mystic, Maria Angela Astorch (1592-1665) is known as the "mystic of the brev…
- 1626-1686 Ana de los Ángeles Monteagudo A 17th-century Peruvian Dominican nun, Ana de los Ángeles Monteagudo was prioress and reformer of the Santa Catalina de …
- 1801-1861 Aniela Róża Godecka Aniela Róża Godecka (1861-1937) was the co-founder of the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of …
- 1839-1899 Angela Truszkowska Sofia Camilla Truszkowska (1825-1899), in religion Mother Angela, is the Polish foundress of the Congregation of the Sis…
- 1845-1900 Angela Maria Autsch A German Trinitarian nun, Sister Angela Maria Autsch opposed the Nazi regime before being deported to Ravensbrück and th…
- 1848-1908 Angela Maria Boidi An Italian Passionist nun (1908-1953), Sister Leonarda of Jesus Crucified distinguished herself by her joyful acceptance…
- 1880-1945 Angela Giorgi Italian religious, Superior General of the Servants of Mary of the Addolorata of Florence, recognized as Venerable by Po…
- 1881-1941 Elisa Angela Meneguzzi An Italian religious of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Francis de Sales, Sister Liduina was a missionary in Et…
All records linked to Angela
Saint Angela Merici
Born in Desenzano, Angela Merici dedicated herself to piety and penance from childhood. After pilgrimages to Jerusalem and Rome, she founded the Compa…
Maria Angela Astorch
A Spanish Capuchin Poor Clare nun and great mystic, Maria Angela Astorch (1592-1665) is known as the "mystic of the breviary" for her deeply liturgica…
Ana de los Ángeles Monteagudo
A 17th-century Peruvian Dominican nun, Ana de los Ángeles Monteagudo was prioress and reformer of the Santa Catalina de Siena monastery in Arequipa, r…
Aniela Róża Godecka
Aniela Róża Godecka (1861-1937) was the co-founder of the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, dedicated to supporting …
Angela Truszkowska
Sofia Camilla Truszkowska (1825-1899), in religion Mother Angela, is the Polish foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Felix of Cantali…
Angela Maria Autsch
A German Trinitarian nun, Sister Angela Maria Autsch opposed the Nazi regime before being deported to Ravensbrück and then to Auschwitz, where she die…
Angela Maria Boidi
An Italian Passionist nun (1908-1953), Sister Leonarda of Jesus Crucified distinguished herself by her joyful acceptance of suffering and her dedicati…
Angela Giorgi
Italian religious, Superior General of the Servants of Mary of the Addolorata of Florence, recognized as Venerable by Pope Francis in 2013.
Elisa Angela Meneguzzi
An Italian religious of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Francis de Sales, Sister Liduina was a missionary in Ethiopia, dedicating herself to …
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Angela's feast day?
The feast of Angela is celebrated on May 31st, in memory of Angela Merici.
How many saints are named Angela?
10 saints and blesseds bear the name Angela, including Angela Merici, Angela of Foligno, Angela Truszkowska, Ana de los Ángeles Monteagudo and Elisa Angela Meneguzzi.
Who is the most famous saint named Angela?
The most famous saint named Angela is Angela Merici (15th century).