Chronology of the name Eugene

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 201-300 Saint Eugenia of Rome Daughter of the prefect of Egypt, Eugenia disguised herself as a man to join a Christian monastery where she became an a…
  2. 300 Saint Eubert of Seclin A noble missionary of the 3rd century, Eubert evangelized the Nervii and cleared the region of Lille. A companion of Sai…
  3. 401-500 Saint Eugene of Carthage Elected Bishop of Carthage in the 5th century after a long vacancy, Eugenius was the pillar of Catholic resistance again…
  4. 449-600 Saint Eugendus (Oyend) The fourth abbot of Condat in the 6th century, Saint Oyend was a model of monastic life and Greek and Latin scholarship.…
  5. 654-657 Saint Eugene I A Roman by birth, Eugene first served as vicar to the exiled Pope Martin I before succeeding him on the See of Peter in …
  6. 1778-1843 Eugenio Reffo Eugenio Reffo (1843-1925) was an Italian priest, co-founder of the Congregation of Saint Joseph with Saint Leonard Muria…
  7. 1796-1861 Eugene de Mazenod A Provençal aristocrat who became a priest and then Bishop of Marseille, Eugene de Mazenod founded the Missionaries of P…
  8. 1901-1936 Julián Heredia Zubía and 17 companions (18) Group of 18 Cistercian martyrs (16 monks of Viaceli and 2 nuns of Fons Salutis) murdered in 1936 during the Spanish Civi…
  9. 1917-1952 Eugene Bossilkov Bulgarian Passionist bishop and martyr of communism, executed by firing squad in 1952 and beatified by John Paul II in 1…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Eugene's feast day?

The feast of Eugene is celebrated on December 25th, in memory of Saint Eugenia.

How many saints are named Eugene?

9 saints and blesseds bear the name Eugene, including Saint Eugenia, Saint Eugene, Saint Eugendus, Saint Eugene and Saint Eubert.

Who is the most famous saint named Eugene?

The most famous saint named Eugene is Saint Eugenia (3rd century).