Saint Dominic Loricatus
An 11th-century Italian religious, Dominic renounced the priesthood out of horror for the simony committed by his parents. He withdrew into solitude, …
First name and chronology
Dominic
15 saints and blesseds bear the name Dominic, between 1006 and 1959; the most famous is Saint Dominic of Guzman, celebrated on August 4th.
Chronology of the name Dominic
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1006-1066 Saint Dominic Loricatus An 11th-century Italian religious, Dominic renounced the priesthood out of horror for the simony committed by his parent…
- 1170-1221 Saint Dominic of Guzman Born in Castile in 1170, Dominic de Guzman became the founder of the Order of Preachers. He dedicated his life to preach…
- 1644-1699 Marco d'Aviano An Italian Capuchin priest and famous preacher, Blessed Marco d'Aviano was the spiritual advisor to Emperor Leopold I an…
- 1794-1854 Domenico Mazzarella An Italian Alcantarine Franciscan priest, Domenico Mazzarella (in religion Modestino of Jesus and Mary) devoted himself …
- 1806-1866 Mariano of Roccacasale A Franciscan lay brother and porter at the convent of Bellegra, Mariano of Roccacasale is a model of simplicity, poverty…
- 1816-1901 Raffaele da Sant'Elia a Pianisi Raffaele da Sant'Elia a Pianisi (1816-1901) was an Italian Capuchin priest, declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2019, …
- 1829-1889 Domenica Bedonni Bernardini An Italian mother, Domenica Bedonni Bernardini was declared Venerable in 2015 along with her husband Sergio Bernardini, …
- 1836-1896 Maria Domenica Bottani Maria Domenica Bottani (Sister Maria Dositea Eucaristica), an Italian religious sister and Superior General of the Ursul…
- 1842-1857 Dominic Savio A young Piedmontese layperson born in 1842, a student of Saint John Bosco at the Oratory of Turin, Dominic Savio founded…
- 1848-1908 Teresa Solari Foundress of the Dominican Sisters of the Little House of Divine Providence, Teresa Solari dedicated her life to welcomi…
- 1851-1911 Norberto Cassinelli An Italian Passionist priest, the Venerable Norberto Cassinelli was the spiritual director and guide of Saint Gabriel of…
- 1870-1935 Domingo Lázaro Castro A Spanish Marianist priest, Domingo Lázaro Castro was a dedicated educator, provincial of his order, and founder of the …
- 1872-1927 Domingo Iturrate A Spanish Trinitarian priest, Domingo Iturrate (1901-1927) was distinguished by his profound Eucharistic piety, his obed…
- 1901-1936 Benet Domènech Bonet and 2 companions (3) Three Capuchin Friars Minor from Catalonia, martyrs of the faith in 1936 at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, beat…
- 1924-1959 Dominic Methodius Trcka Czechoslovak Redemptorist priest of the Byzantine rite, who died a martyr in prison under the communist regime in 1959.
All records linked to Dominic
Male saints (10)
Saint Dominic of Guzman
Born in Castile in 1170, Dominic de Guzman became the founder of the Order of Preachers. He dedicated his life to preaching, notably against the Albig…
Marco d'Aviano
An Italian Capuchin priest and famous preacher, Blessed Marco d'Aviano was the spiritual advisor to Emperor Leopold I and played a major historical ro…
Domenico Mazzarella
An Italian Alcantarine Franciscan priest, Domenico Mazzarella (in religion Modestino of Jesus and Mary) devoted himself body and soul to the poor and …
Mariano of Roccacasale
A Franciscan lay brother and porter at the convent of Bellegra, Mariano of Roccacasale is a model of simplicity, poverty, and charitable welcome of th…
Raffaele da Sant'Elia a Pianisi
Raffaele da Sant'Elia a Pianisi (1816-1901) was an Italian Capuchin priest, declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2019, known for his life of prayer a…
Norberto Cassinelli
An Italian Passionist priest, the Venerable Norberto Cassinelli was the spiritual director and guide of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, whose me…
Domingo Lázaro Castro
A Spanish Marianist priest, Domingo Lázaro Castro was a dedicated educator, provincial of his order, and founder of the Federation of Friends of Educa…
Domingo Iturrate
A Spanish Trinitarian priest, Domingo Iturrate (1901-1927) was distinguished by his profound Eucharistic piety, his obedience, and his heroic acceptan…
Dominic Methodius Trcka
Czechoslovak Redemptorist priest of the Byzantine rite, who died a martyr in prison under the communist regime in 1959.
Female saints (3)
Domenica Bedonni Bernardini
An Italian mother, Domenica Bedonni Bernardini was declared Venerable in 2015 along with her husband Sergio Bernardini, bearing witness to a conjugal …
Maria Domenica Bottani
Maria Domenica Bottani (Sister Maria Dositea Eucaristica), an Italian religious sister and Superior General of the Ursuline Sisters of Gandino, was de…
Teresa Solari
Foundress of the Dominican Sisters of the Little House of Divine Providence, Teresa Solari dedicated her life to welcoming orphans and abandoned young…
Other records (2)
Dominic Savio
A young Piedmontese layperson born in 1842, a student of Saint John Bosco at the Oratory of Turin, Dominic Savio founded the Sodality of the Immaculat…
Benet Domènech Bonet and 2 companions (3)
Three Capuchin Friars Minor from Catalonia, martyrs of the faith in 1936 at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, beatified in 2021.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Dominic's feast day?
The feast of Dominic is celebrated on August 4th, in memory of Saint Dominic of Guzman.
How many saints are named Dominic?
15 saints and blesseds bear the name Dominic, including Saint Dominic of Guzman, Saint Dominic Loricatus, Dominic Savio, Benet Domènech Bonet and 2 companions (3) and Dominic Methodius Trcka.
Who is the most famous saint named Dominic?
The most famous saint named Dominic is Saint Dominic of Guzman (12th century).