Saint Ildefonsus (Alonzo)
Born in Toledo in 606, Ildefonsus was a monk of Agali and the illustrious disciple of Saint Isidore before becoming Archbishop of Toledo in 657. A gre…
First name and chronology
Alonso
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Alonso, between 606 and 1700; the most famous is Saint Ildefonsus, celebrated on January 23rd.
Chronology of the name Alonso
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 606-700 Saint Ildefonsus (Alonzo) Born in Toledo in 606, Ildefonsus was a monk of Agali and the illustrious disciple of Saint Isidore before becoming Arch…
- 1537-1597 Alonzo de Barcena Alonzo de Barcena (1530-1597) was a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary in South America. Nicknamed the 'Francis Xavier…
- 1571-1700 Blessed Alphonse Rodriguez of Segovia A merchant in Segovia, Alphonsus Rodriguez lost his family and joined the Society of Jesus as a lay brother at the age o…
All records linked to Alonso
Alonzo de Barcena
Alonzo de Barcena (1530-1597) was a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary in South America. Nicknamed the 'Francis Xavier of the West Indies', he disti…
Blessed Alphonse Rodriguez of Segovia
A merchant in Segovia, Alphonsus Rodriguez lost his family and joined the Society of Jesus as a lay brother at the age of 39. Serving as porter at the…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Alonso's feast day?
The feast of Alonso is celebrated on January 23rd, in memory of Saint Ildefonsus.
How many saints are named Alonso?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Alonso, including Saint Ildefonsus, Alphonse Rodriguez and Alonzo de Barcena.
Who is the most famous saint named Alonso?
The most famous saint named Alonso is Saint Ildefonsus (7th century).