Saint Giles (Abbot)
A noble Athenian fleeing fame, Giles established himself as a hermit in Septimania. After being wounded by an arrow intended for his companion hind, h…
First name and chronology
Giles
9 saints and blesseds bear the name Giles, between 601 and 1953; the most famous is Saint Giles, celebrated on September 1st.
Chronology of the name Giles
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 601-800 Saint Giles (Abbot) A noble Athenian fleeing fame, Giles established himself as a hermit in Septimania. After being wounded by an arrow inte…
- 1217-1272 Blessed Brother Giles A citizen of Assisi who became one of the first companions of Saint Francis in 1209, Giles distinguished himself by his …
- 1230-1265 Blessed Aegidius (Giles) of Portugal The son of a Portuguese nobleman, Aegidius abandoned his ecclesiastical vocation for alchemy and black magic following a…
- 1458-1518 Giles of Laurenzana Italian Franciscan religious (1443-1518), a simple lay brother known for his contemplative life, his love of nature, and…
- 1734-1812 Venerable Brother Egidio of Saint Joseph An 18th-century Franciscan religious, Egidio de Saint-Joseph distinguished himself by his humility and charity in Naples…
- 1752-1812 Aegidius Mary of Saint Joseph A humble Alcantarine Franciscan friar, Aegidius Mary of Saint Joseph (1729-1812) dedicated his life to the poor and sick…
- 1829-1884 Egidio Laurent A religious Canon Regular of the Lateran, Egidio Laurent (Brother Giles) distinguished himself by his humility, his char…
- 1845-1905 Egidio Bullesi Egidio Bullesi (1905-1929) was a young Italian worker, member of the Third Order of Saint Francis and Catholic Action, d…
- 1893-1953 Egidio Marcelli Egidio Marcelli (1874-1953), in religion Brother Lawrence of the Holy Spirit, was an Italian Passionist religious, a hum…
All records linked to Giles
Blessed Brother Giles
A citizen of Assisi who became one of the first companions of Saint Francis in 1209, Giles distinguished himself by his simplicity, manual labor, and …
Blessed Aegidius (Giles) of Portugal
The son of a Portuguese nobleman, Aegidius abandoned his ecclesiastical vocation for alchemy and black magic following a pact with the demon. After a …
Giles of Laurenzana
Italian Franciscan religious (1443-1518), a simple lay brother known for his contemplative life, his love of nature, and his body found incorrupt.
Venerable Brother Egidio of Saint Joseph
An 18th-century Franciscan religious, Egidio de Saint-Joseph distinguished himself by his humility and charity in Naples. A questing friar for over fi…
Aegidius Mary of Saint Joseph
A humble Alcantarine Franciscan friar, Aegidius Mary of Saint Joseph (1729-1812) dedicated his life to the poor and sick of Naples, where he was known…
Egidio Laurent
A religious Canon Regular of the Lateran, Egidio Laurent (Brother Giles) distinguished himself by his humility, his charity towards the poor, and his …
Egidio Bullesi
Egidio Bullesi (1905-1929) was a young Italian worker, member of the Third Order of Saint Francis and Catholic Action, declared Venerable by John Paul…
Egidio Marcelli
Egidio Marcelli (1874-1953), in religion Brother Lawrence of the Holy Spirit, was an Italian Passionist religious, a humble mendicant brother and miss…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Giles's feast day?
The feast of Giles is celebrated on September 1st, in memory of Saint Giles.
How many saints are named Giles?
9 saints and blesseds bear the name Giles, including Saint Giles, Giles of Assisi, Aegidius, Egidio of Saint Joseph and Aegidius Mary of Saint Joseph.
Who is the most famous saint named Giles?
The most famous saint named Giles is Saint Giles (8th century).