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
Alphonse
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Alphonse, between 606 and 1991; the most famous is Saint Alphonsus Liguori, celebrated on August 2nd.
Chronology of the name Alphonse
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…
- 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…
- 1696-1787 Saint Alphonsus Liguori A brilliant lawyer in Naples, Alphonsus Liguori left the world after a judicial error to dedicate himself to God. Founde…
- 1807-1867 Alphonse-Marie Eppinger Elisabeth Eppinger (Mother Alphonse-Marie) is the foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Most Holy Saviour,…
- 1843-1908 Louis Brisson A priest of the Diocese of Troyes, Louis Brisson is the founder of the Oblates and the Oblate Sisters of Saint Francis d…
- 1908-1908 Alfonso Ugolini Alfonso Ugolini (1908-1999) was an Italian priest, born in France, recognized as Venerable. Initially a sacristan and ch…
- 1926-1991 Alphonse Gallegos Auxiliary bishop of Sacramento and member of the Augustinian Recollects, nicknamed the bishop of the barrios, recognized…
- 1949-1984 Jerzy Popiełuszko Chaplain of the Solidarity trade union, Father Jerzy Popiełuszko was an indefatigable defender of human rights and freed…
All records linked to Alphonse
Male saints (6)
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…
Saint Alphonsus Liguori
A brilliant lawyer in Naples, Alphonsus Liguori left the world after a judicial error to dedicate himself to God. Founder of the Redemptorists and Bis…
Louis Brisson
A priest of the Diocese of Troyes, Louis Brisson is the founder of the Oblates and the Oblate Sisters of Saint Francis de Sales, committed to educatio…
Alfonso Ugolini
Alfonso Ugolini (1908-1999) was an Italian priest, born in France, recognized as Venerable. Initially a sacristan and charity organizer in Sassuolo, h…
Alphonse Gallegos
Auxiliary bishop of Sacramento and member of the Augustinian Recollects, nicknamed the bishop of the barrios, recognized as venerable in 2016.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Alphonse's feast day?
The feast of Alphonse is celebrated on August 2nd, in memory of Saint Alphonsus Liguori.
How many saints are named Alphonse?
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Alphonse, including Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Saint Ildefonsus, Alphonse Rodriguez, Louis Brisson and Jerzy Popiełuszko.
Who is the most famous saint named Alphonse?
The most famous saint named Alphonse is Saint Alphonsus Liguori (18th century).