Saint Gemma
A virgin of Portuguese origin and daughter of the prefect of Galicia, Saint Gemme was martyred in 109 for refusing to marry the lord Regulus. After su…
First name and chronology
Gemma
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Gemma, between 96 and 1903; the most famous is Saint Gemma, celebrated on August 16th.
Chronology of the name Gemma
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 96-109 Saint Gemma A virgin of Portuguese origin and daughter of the prefect of Galicia, Saint Gemme was martyred in 109 for refusing to ma…
- 1824-1884 Eufemia Gemma Giannini Eufemia Gemma Giannini (1884-1971) was an Italian religious sister, a close friend of Saint Gemma Galgani, and the found…
- 1843-1903 Gemma Galgani Gemma Galgani (1878-1903) was a young Italian lay mystic from Lucca, marked by the stigmata and who died of tuberculosis…
All records linked to Gemma
Eufemia Gemma Giannini
Eufemia Gemma Giannini (1884-1971) was an Italian religious sister, a close friend of Saint Gemma Galgani, and the founder of the Missionary Congregat…
Gemma Galgani
Gemma Galgani (1878-1903) was a young Italian lay mystic from Lucca, marked by the stigmata and who died of tuberculosis at twenty-five, canonized in …
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Gemma's feast day?
The feast of Gemma is celebrated on August 16th, in memory of Saint Gemma.
How many saints are named Gemma?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Gemma, including Saint Gemma, Gemma Galgani and Eufemia Gemma Giannini.
Who is the most famous saint named Gemma?
The most famous saint named Gemma is Saint Gemma (2nd century).