First name and chronology

Angelo

17 saints and blesseds bear the name Angelo, between 1186 and 1972; the most famous is Saint Angelus, celebrated on May 5th.

Chronology of the name Angelo

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1186-1221 Saints Daniel, Samuel, Donulus, Leo, Hugolinus, Nicholas and Angelus In 1221, seven Franciscan friars led by Daniel of Calabria set out to evangelize North Africa. After preaching the Chris…
  2. 1190-1225 Saint Angelus of Jerusalem Born in Jerusalem to converted Jewish parents, Angel became a Carmelite and lived for fifty years as a hermit before bei…
  3. 1260-1325 Blessed Angel of Gualdo Angelo of Gualdo was an humble Italian shepherd who became a Camaldolese lay brother and later a recluse following a pil…
  4. 1401-1500 Blessed Angelus of Chivasso A 15th-century Piedmontese Franciscan friar, Angelo of Chivasso distinguished himself by his exemplary piety and love of…
  5. 1660-1720 Angelo Paoli Angelo Paoli (1642-1720) was an Italian Carmelite religious, nicknamed the "father of the poor" for his tireless dedicat…
  6. 1669-1739 Blessed Angelo of Acri A Capuchin religious born in Calabria in 1669, Angelo of Acri overcame difficult beginnings in religious life to become …
  7. 1793-1858 Antonio Angelo Cavanis Venetian priest (1772-1858), co-founder with his brother Marco Antonio of the Congregation of the Schools of Charity (Ca…
  8. 1796-1861 Angelo Ramazzotti Bishop of Pavia and later Patriarch of Venice, Angelo Ramazzotti is the founder of the Lombard Seminary for Foreign Miss…
  9. 1812-1877 Angelo Bughetti Italian diocesan priest and founder of the Institute of Saint Catherine, dedicated to the education and support of orpha…
  10. 1877-1937 Angelo Calvi Angelo Calvi (1909-1937), in religion Father Benigno di Santa Teresa del Bambino Gesù, was an Italian Discalced Carmelit…
  11. 1881-1966 Angelo Fontanarosa Italian Passionist priest (1881-1966), founder of the Madonna Addolorata sanctuary in Mascalucia and spiritual director …
  12. 1891-1956 Raffaele Dimiccoli Italian priest dedicated to the education of youth and service to the poor in Barletta, founder of the New Saint Philip …
  13. 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…
  14. 1903-1963 Angelo Bonetta Angelo Bonetta (1948-1963), nicknamed Angiolino, was a young Italian layperson and member of the Centre for Volunteers o…
  15. 1907-1972 Ángel Riesco Carbajo Spanish auxiliary bishop and founder of the Secular Institute of the Apostolic Missionaries of Charity, recognized as Ve…
  16. 1908-1931 Darío Acosta Zurita Darío Acosta Zurita (1908-1931) was a young Mexican priest, vicar in Veracruz, assassinated in hatred of the faith in hi…
  17. 1917-1952 Rosario Angelo Livatino An upright and courageous Sicilian magistrate, Rosario Livatino was assassinated by the mafia in 1990. Recognized as a m…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Angelo's feast day?

The feast of Angelo is celebrated on May 5th, in memory of Saint Angelus.

How many saints are named Angelo?

17 saints and blesseds bear the name Angelo, including Saint Angelus, Saint Daniel and his companions, Angelo of Acri, Angel of Gualdo and Angelus of Chivasso.

Who is the most famous saint named Angelo?

The most famous saint named Angelo is Saint Angelus (13th century).