Saint Didacus (Diego) of Saint Nicholas
A 15th-century Spanish Franciscan religious, Didacus distinguished himself by his profound humility, his charity toward the sick, and his missionary z…
First name and chronology
Diego
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Diego, between 1408 and 1936; the most famous is Saint Didacus, celebrated on November 13th.
Chronology of the name Diego
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1408-1463 Saint Didacus (Diego) of Saint Nicholas A 15th-century Spanish Franciscan religious, Didacus distinguished himself by his profound humility, his charity toward …
- 1741-1801 Diego José of Cádiz Spanish Capuchin priest and famous popular preacher, defender of the faith against the ideas of the Enlightenment.
- 1791-1856 Didaco Bessi Italian priest and founder of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Mary of the Rosary, recognized as Venerable in 2025.
- 1859-1919 Giuseppe Oddi Giuseppe Oddi (1839-1919), in religion Brother Didacus (Diego), was an Italian Franciscan religious known for his humble…
- 1901-1936 Diego Ventaja, Manuel Medina and companions Diego Ventaja Milán, Bishop of Almería, and Manuel Medina Olmos, Bishop of Guadix, along with seven Brothers of the Chri…
All records linked to Diego
Diego José of Cádiz
Spanish Capuchin priest and famous popular preacher, defender of the faith against the ideas of the Enlightenment.
Didaco Bessi
Italian priest and founder of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Mary of the Rosary, recognized as Venerable in 2025.
Giuseppe Oddi
Giuseppe Oddi (1839-1919), in religion Brother Didacus (Diego), was an Italian Franciscan religious known for his humble service as a mendicant friar …
Diego Ventaja, Manuel Medina and companions
Diego Ventaja Milán, Bishop of Almería, and Manuel Medina Olmos, Bishop of Guadix, along with seven Brothers of the Christian Schools, were martyred i…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Diego's feast day?
The feast of Diego is celebrated on November 13th, in memory of Saint Didacus.
How many saints are named Diego?
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Diego, including Saint Didacus, Diego Ventaja, Manuel Medina and companions, Giuseppe Oddi, Diego José of Cádiz and Didaco Bessi.
Who is the most famous saint named Diego?
The most famous saint named Diego is Saint Didacus (15th century).