Saint Elijah of Tishbe
A major Old Testament prophet from Tishbe, Elijah fought against idolatry during the reign of Ahab. Famous for miracles such as the multiplication of …
First name and chronology
Elias
6 saints and blesseds bear the name Elias, between 940 BC and 1945; the most famous is Saint Elijah, celebrated on July 20th.
Chronology of the name Elias
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 940 BC-880 BC Saint Elijah of Tishbe A major Old Testament prophet from Tishbe, Elijah fought against idolatry during the reign of Ahab. Famous for miracles …
- 1866-1931 Elias Peter Hoayek Maronite Patriarch and key figure in the founding of Greater Lebanon, Elias Peter Hoayek is recognized for his heroic ch…
- 1867-1927 Teodora Fracasso Teodora Fracasso (1901-1927), in religion Sister Elia of St. Clement, was an Italian Carmelite nun beatified in 2006.
- 1885-1945 Antonio Seghezzi An Italian priest of the Diocese of Bergamo, Father Antonio Seghezzi dedicated himself to youth and Catholic Action. Com…
- 1893-1928 Mateo Elías Nieves Castillo Mexican Augustinian priest, martyr of the Cristero War in 1928 for refusing to abandon his clandestine ministry.
- 1901-1927 Blessed Elia of Saint Clement (Teodora Fracasso) Italian Carmelite nun (1901-1927), beatified in 2006 by Benedict XVI, known for her spirituality of spiritual childhood …
All records linked to Elias
Male saints (5)
Elias Peter Hoayek
Maronite Patriarch and key figure in the founding of Greater Lebanon, Elias Peter Hoayek is recognized for his heroic charity and pastoral action.
Antonio Seghezzi
An Italian priest of the Diocese of Bergamo, Father Antonio Seghezzi dedicated himself to youth and Catholic Action. Committed to supporting the perse…
Mateo Elías Nieves Castillo
Mexican Augustinian priest, martyr of the Cristero War in 1928 for refusing to abandon his clandestine ministry.
Blessed Elia of Saint Clement (Teodora Fracasso)
Italian Carmelite nun (1901-1927), beatified in 2006 by Benedict XVI, known for her spirituality of spiritual childhood similar to Saint Thérèse of Li…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Elias's feast day?
The feast of Elias is celebrated on July 20th, in memory of Saint Elijah.
How many saints are named Elias?
6 saints and blesseds bear the name Elias, including Saint Elijah, Mateo Elías Nieves Castillo, Teodora Fracasso, Elias Peter Hoayek and Antonio Seghezzi.
Who is the most famous saint named Elias?
The most famous saint named Elias is Saint Elijah (9th century BC).