Hedwig of Poland
Jadwiga of Anjou (1374-1399), crowned "King" of Poland in 1384, married Grand Duke Jogaila of Lithuania and promoted the Christianization of his peopl…
First name and chronology
Hedwig
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Hedwig, between 1344 and 1952; the most famous is Hedwig of Poland, celebrated on June 8th.
Chronology of the name Hedwig
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1344-1399 Hedwig of Poland Jadwiga of Anjou (1374-1399), crowned "King" of Poland in 1384, married Grand Duke Jogaila of Lithuania and promoted the…
- 1846-1906 Hedwig Borzecka The Venerable Hedwig Borzecka (1863-1906) was a Polish religious sister who co-founded, with her mother Blessed Celine B…
- 1854-1919 Maria Edvige Zivelonghi Maria Edvige Zivelonghi (1919-1949) was an Italian religious sister of the Congregation of the Daughters of Jesus, decla…
- 1882-1937 Jadwiga Jaroszewska Jadwiga Jaroszewska (Mother Wincenta of the Passion of the Lord) was a Polish religious sister, founder of the Congregat…
- 1897-1952 Edvige Carboni Edvige Carboni (1880-1952) was a Sardinian lay mystic, known for her deep piety, stigmata, and heroic dedication to the …
All records linked to Hedwig
Hedwig Borzecka
The Venerable Hedwig Borzecka (1863-1906) was a Polish religious sister who co-founded, with her mother Blessed Celine Borzecka, the Congregation of t…
Maria Edvige Zivelonghi
Maria Edvige Zivelonghi (1919-1949) was an Italian religious sister of the Congregation of the Daughters of Jesus, declared Venerable by Pope Francis …
Jadwiga Jaroszewska
Jadwiga Jaroszewska (Mother Wincenta of the Passion of the Lord) was a Polish religious sister, founder of the Congregation of the Benedictine Samarit…
Edvige Carboni
Edvige Carboni (1880-1952) was a Sardinian lay mystic, known for her deep piety, stigmata, and heroic dedication to the poor.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Hedwig's feast day?
The feast of Hedwig is celebrated on June 8th, in memory of Hedwig of Poland.
How many saints are named Hedwig?
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Hedwig, including Hedwig of Poland, Maria Edvige Zivelonghi, Edvige Carboni, Hedwig Borzecka and Jadwiga Jaroszewska.
Who is the most famous saint named Hedwig?
The most famous saint named Hedwig is Hedwig of Poland (14th century).