Saint Augustus (August)
A former member of the household of Bishop Désiré in Bourges, Auguste was miraculously healed of a serious infirmity before becoming abbot of Saint-Sy…
First name and chronology
August
5 saints and blesseds bear the name August, between 501 and 1963; the most famous is Saint Augustus, celebrated on October 7th.
Chronology of the name August
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 501-600 Saint Augustus (August) A former member of the household of Bishop Désiré in Bourges, Auguste was miraculously healed of a serious infirmity bef…
- 1837-1897 Augustus Tolton Born into slavery, Augustus Tolton overcame segregation to become the first openly African American priest in the United…
- 1859-1893 August Czartoryski A Polish prince born in Paris, August Czartoryski renounced his noble titles and fortune to join the Salesians of Don Bo…
- 1859-1924 Antonio Augusto Intreccialagli Italian Discalced Carmelite, Bishop of Caltanissetta and later Archbishop of Monreale, recognized as Venerable by John P…
- 1951-1963 Auguste Arribat French Salesian priest, dedicated educator, and Righteous Among the Nations for saving Jewish children during the Second…
All records linked to August
Augustus Tolton
Born into slavery, Augustus Tolton overcame segregation to become the first openly African American priest in the United States. Declared Venerable in…
August Czartoryski
A Polish prince born in Paris, August Czartoryski renounced his noble titles and fortune to join the Salesians of Don Bosco. Despite fragile health un…
Antonio Augusto Intreccialagli
Italian Discalced Carmelite, Bishop of Caltanissetta and later Archbishop of Monreale, recognized as Venerable by John Paul II in 1991.
Auguste Arribat
French Salesian priest, dedicated educator, and Righteous Among the Nations for saving Jewish children during the Second World War.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint August's feast day?
The feast of August is celebrated on October 7th, in memory of Saint Augustus.
How many saints are named August?
5 saints and blesseds bear the name August, including Saint Augustus, August Czartoryski, Antonio Augusto Intreccialagli, Augustus Tolton and Auguste Arribat.
Who is the most famous saint named August?
The most famous saint named August is Saint Augustus (6th century).