Saint Vitus (Guy)
A young Sicilian nobleman converted in secret, Vitus suffered persecution from his pagan father and imperial authorities. Accompanied by his tutor Mod…
First name and chronology
Guy
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Guy, between 301 and 2009; the most famous is Saint Vitus, celebrated on June 15th.
Chronology of the name Guy
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 301-400 Saint Vitus (Guy) A young Sicilian nobleman converted in secret, Vitus suffered persecution from his pagan father and imperial authorities…
- 1001-1100 Saint Guy of Pomposa Born near Ravenna, Saint Guy renounced a worldly life to become a hermit and later the abbot of the famous Abbey of Pomp…
- 1001-1100 Saint Guy (Guidon) the Poor of Anderlecht A devoted sacristan in Laeken, Guy was tempted by trade before a shipwreck brought him back to the spiritual life. He sp…
- 1074-1134 Venerable Guigo Prior of the Grande Chartreuse in the 12th century, Guigues was the author of the first statutes of the Order of Saint B…
- 1101-1200 Blessed Callixtus II (Guy of Burgundy) Guy of Burgundy, Archbishop of Vienne, was elected pope under the name Callixtus II in 1119 at Cluny. His pontificate wa…
- 1101-1200 Blessed Guy of Durnes A privileged disciple of Saint Bernard, Guy of Durnes became the first abbot of Notre-Dame de Cherlieu in the diocese of…
- 1143-1208 Guy of Montpellier Founder of the Order of the Holy Spirit in the 12th century, Guy of Montpellier dedicated his life and fortune to the po…
- 1949-2009 Guido Schäffer A Brazilian doctor, surfer, and seminarian, Guido Schäffer dedicated his life to the poor and the sick before dying trag…
All records linked to Guy
Saint Guy of Pomposa
Born near Ravenna, Saint Guy renounced a worldly life to become a hermit and later the abbot of the famous Abbey of Pomposa in the 11th century. Under…
Saint Guy (Guidon) the Poor of Anderlecht
A devoted sacristan in Laeken, Guy was tempted by trade before a shipwreck brought him back to the spiritual life. He spent seven years on pilgrimage …
Venerable Guigo
Prior of the Grande Chartreuse in the 12th century, Guigues was the author of the first statutes of the Order of Saint Bruno. Under his leadership, th…
Blessed Callixtus II (Guy of Burgundy)
Guy of Burgundy, Archbishop of Vienne, was elected pope under the name Callixtus II in 1119 at Cluny. His pontificate was marked by the resolution of …
Blessed Guy of Durnes
A privileged disciple of Saint Bernard, Guy of Durnes became the first abbot of Notre-Dame de Cherlieu in the diocese of Besançon in 1131. Under his a…
Guy of Montpellier
Founder of the Order of the Holy Spirit in the 12th century, Guy of Montpellier dedicated his life and fortune to the poor and orphans. He was beatifi…
Guido Schäffer
A Brazilian doctor, surfer, and seminarian, Guido Schäffer dedicated his life to the poor and the sick before dying tragically at sea in 2009.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Guy's feast day?
The feast of Guy is celebrated on June 15th, in memory of Saint Vitus.
How many saints are named Guy?
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Guy, including Saint Vitus, Guy of Burgundy, Saint Guy, Saint Guy and Guy of Durnes.
Who is the most famous saint named Guy?
The most famous saint named Guy is Saint Vitus (4th century).