Saint Giles (Abbot)
A noble Athenian fleeing fame, Giles established himself as a hermit in Septimania. After being wounded by an arrow intended for his companion hind, h…
First name and chronology
Gilles
6 saints and blesseds bear the name Gilles, between 601 and 1884; the most famous is Saint Giles, celebrated on September 1st.
Chronology of the name Gilles
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 601-800 Saint Giles (Abbot) A noble Athenian fleeing fame, Giles established himself as a hermit in Septimania. After being wounded by an arrow inte…
- 1217-1272 Blessed Brother Giles A citizen of Assisi who became one of the first companions of Saint Francis in 1209, Giles distinguished himself by his …
- 1230-1265 Blessed Aegidius (Giles) of Portugal The son of a Portuguese nobleman, Aegidius abandoned his ecclesiastical vocation for alchemy and black magic following a…
- 1734-1812 Venerable Brother Egidio of Saint Joseph An 18th-century Franciscan religious, Egidio de Saint-Joseph distinguished himself by his humility and charity in Naples…
- 1752-1812 Aegidius Mary of Saint Joseph A humble Alcantarine Franciscan friar, Aegidius Mary of Saint Joseph (1729-1812) dedicated his life to the poor and sick…
- 1829-1884 Egidio Laurent A religious Canon Regular of the Lateran, Egidio Laurent (Brother Giles) distinguished himself by his humility, his char…
All records linked to Gilles
Blessed Brother Giles
A citizen of Assisi who became one of the first companions of Saint Francis in 1209, Giles distinguished himself by his simplicity, manual labor, and …
Blessed Aegidius (Giles) of Portugal
The son of a Portuguese nobleman, Aegidius abandoned his ecclesiastical vocation for alchemy and black magic following a pact with the demon. After a …
Venerable Brother Egidio of Saint Joseph
An 18th-century Franciscan religious, Egidio de Saint-Joseph distinguished himself by his humility and charity in Naples. A questing friar for over fi…
Aegidius Mary of Saint Joseph
A humble Alcantarine Franciscan friar, Aegidius Mary of Saint Joseph (1729-1812) dedicated his life to the poor and sick of Naples, where he was known…
Egidio Laurent
A religious Canon Regular of the Lateran, Egidio Laurent (Brother Giles) distinguished himself by his humility, his charity towards the poor, and his …
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Gilles's feast day?
The feast of Gilles is celebrated on September 1st, in memory of Saint Giles.
How many saints are named Gilles?
6 saints and blesseds bear the name Gilles, including Saint Giles, Giles of Assisi, Aegidius, Egidio of Saint Joseph and Aegidius Mary of Saint Joseph.
Who is the most famous saint named Gilles?
The most famous saint named Gilles is Saint Giles (8th century).