Blessed Alvarez of Cordoba
A Spanish Dominican of the 14th and 15th centuries, Alvarez of Cordova was a great preacher in Europe and Palestine. Confessor to Queen Catherine of C…
First name and chronology
Alvaro
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Alvaro, between 1365 and 1994; the most famous is Alvarez of Cordoba, celebrated on February 19th.
Chronology of the name Alvaro
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1365-1420 Blessed Alvarez of Cordoba A Spanish Dominican of the 14th and 15th centuries, Alvarez of Cordova was a great preacher in Europe and Palestine. Con…
- 1901-1936 Julián Heredia Zubía and 17 companions (18) Group of 18 Cistercian martyrs (16 monks of Viaceli and 2 nuns of Fons Salutis) murdered in 1936 during the Spanish Civi…
- 1929-1994 Álvaro del Portillo Álvaro del Portillo (1914-1994), the first prelate of Opus Dei and a close collaborator of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, was …
All records linked to Alvaro
Julián Heredia Zubía and 17 companions (18)
Group of 18 Cistercian martyrs (16 monks of Viaceli and 2 nuns of Fons Salutis) murdered in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War.
Álvaro del Portillo
Álvaro del Portillo (1914-1994), the first prelate of Opus Dei and a close collaborator of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, was beatified in 2014 for his exem…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Alvaro's feast day?
The feast of Alvaro is celebrated on February 19th, in memory of Alvarez of Cordoba.
How many saints are named Alvaro?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Alvaro, including Alvarez of Cordoba, Álvaro del Portillo and Julián Heredia Zubía and 17 companions (18).
Who is the most famous saint named Alvaro?
The most famous saint named Alvaro is Alvarez of Cordoba (15th century).