Celestina Ossoli
An Italian religious sister and nurse of the Palazzolo Institute, Sister Annelvira died in 1995 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a victim of t…
First name and chronology
Elvira
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Elvira, between 1877 and 1937; the most famous is María Sagrario de San Luis Gonzaga, celebrated on August 16th.
Chronology of the name Elvira
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1877-1937 Celestina Ossoli An Italian religious sister and nurse of the Palazzolo Institute, Sister Annelvira died in 1995 in the Democratic Republ…
- 1901-1936 María Sagrario de San Luis Gonzaga The first female pharmacist in Spain to manage her own pharmacy, Elvira Moragas Cantarero became a Carmelite under the n…
- 1901-1936 Rita Josefa Pujalte Sánchez and María Sagrario Moragas Rita Josefa Pujalte Sánchez and María Sagrario Moragas were two Spanish religious sisters martyred in 1936 during the Ci…
All records linked to Elvira
María Sagrario de San Luis Gonzaga
The first female pharmacist in Spain to manage her own pharmacy, Elvira Moragas Cantarero became a Carmelite under the name María Sagrario. She died a…
Rita Josefa Pujalte Sánchez and María Sagrario Moragas
Rita Josefa Pujalte Sánchez and María Sagrario Moragas were two Spanish religious sisters martyred in 1936 during the Civil War and beatified in 1998.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Elvira's feast day?
The feast of Elvira is celebrated on August 16th, in memory of María Sagrario de San Luis Gonzaga.
How many saints are named Elvira?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Elvira, including María Sagrario de San Luis Gonzaga, Rita Josefa Pujalte Sánchez and María Sagrario Moragas and Celestina Ossoli.
Who is the most famous saint named Elvira?
The most famous saint named Elvira is María Sagrario de San Luis Gonzaga (20th century).