First name and chronology

Gerard

13 saints and blesseds bear the name Gerard, between 893 and 1881; the most famous is Saint Gerard, celebrated on April 23rd.

Chronology of the name Gerard

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 893-958 Saint Gerard of Macon Bishop of Mâcon in the 10th century, Gérard was distinguished by his learning and virtue before renouncing his office in…
  2. 963-994 Saint Gerard of Toul Born in Cologne, Gerard became Bishop of Toul in 963, leaving his mark on the city with monumental constructions includi…
  3. 1025-1100 Saint Gerald (Gerard) A monk of Corbie suffering from severe neuralgia, Géraud was miraculously healed before becoming abbot of Saint-Vincent …
  4. 1034-1047 Saint Gerard Sagredo of Venice A Venetian monk who became Bishop of Csanád during the reign of Saint Stephen, Gerard Sagredo was one of the great evang…
  5. 1055-1120 Blessed Géraud de Sales-Cadouin Born in Périgord, Géraud de Sales was a disciple of Robert d'Arbrissel before becoming a hermit and itinerant preacher. …
  6. 1055-1120 Blessed Gerard Blessed Gerard (c. 1040-1120) is the founder of the Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, recognized for his…
  7. 1101-1200 Blessed Gerard The second brother of Saint Bernard, Gerard joined the Order of Cîteaux after being wounded by a lance at the siege of G…
  8. 1123-1123 Saint Girard of Loiselière A priest in Bazouges and later a monk at Saint-Aubin d'Angers in the 11th century, Girard distinguished himself through …
  9. 1274-1300 Saint Gerard (Gere) of Lunel A nobleman from Lunel born in the 13th century, Gérard renounced his titles to live as a hermit at the Pont du Gard with…
  10. 1280-1367 Blessed Gerard A 14th-century Camaldolese religious, Blessed Gerard entered the monastery at the age of nine. A devoted priest and pari…
  11. 1501-1600 Saint Gerald (Géraud) Saint Gérault, founder of the abbey of Aurillac, is honored for his great purity, manifested by a posthumous miracle. Hi…
  12. 1743-1755 Gerard Majella An Italian Redemptorist lay brother who died at twenty-nine in 1755 with a reputation for holiness, Gerard Majella was b…
  13. 1821-1881 Gerardo Sagarduy de Lasgoitia Spanish Passionist lay brother, nicknamed the "holy porter" of the monastery of Saints John and Paul in Rome, recognized…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Gerard's feast day?

The feast of Gerard is celebrated on April 23rd, in memory of Saint Gerard.

How many saints are named Gerard?

13 saints and blesseds bear the name Gerard, including Saint Gerard, Saint Gerard, Saint Gerard Sagredo, Saint Gerald and Saint Gerard.

Who is the most famous saint named Gerard?

The most famous saint named Gerard is Saint Gerard (10th century).