First name and chronology

Henry

13 saints and blesseds bear the name Henry, between 972 and 2001; the most famous is Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus, celebrated on February 4th.

Chronology of the name Henry

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 972-1024 Saint Henry II (the Pious, the Lame) Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in the 11th century, Henry II was distinguished by his deep piety and sense of justice.…
  2. 1300-1400 Blessed Henry Suso A 14th-century Dominican friar born in Swabia, Henry Suso was a great mystic and preacher known as the lover of Eternal …
  3. 1806-1866 Jordan Mai German Franciscan friar (1866-1922) renowned for his humility, his service to the poor in Dortmund, and his offering of …
  4. 1810-1870 Fr. Henri-François de Paule Tempier Father Tempier was the first companion of Saint Eugene de Mazenod in the founding of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. An …
  5. 1817-1882 Enrico Hahn A devoted physician, committed politician, and German father of a family, the Venerable Enrico Hahn is the founder of th…
  6. 1856-1916 Hyacinthe-Marie Cormier French Dominican priest, 76th Master General of the Order of Preachers, he reorganized the College of Saint Thomas in Ro…
  7. 1860-1892 Enrico Battista Stanislao Verjus A missionary bishop in Papua New Guinea, Henri Verjus dedicated his short life to the evangelization and pacification of…
  8. 1861-1921 Enrique Ernesto Shaw Enrique Ernesto Shaw (1921-1962) was an Argentine lay business leader, recognized as Venerable, who dedicated his life t…
  9. 1901-1936 Dionisio Pamplona Polo and 12 companions Dionisio Pamplona Polo and his 12 companions were Spanish Piarist religious, martyred in 1936 in hatred of the faith dur…
  10. 1902-1962 Enrique Shaw Enrique Shaw (1921-1962) was an Argentine naval officer and business leader, declared Venerable, recognized for his exem…
  11. 1941-1976 Enrique Angelelli Bishop of La Rioja committed to the poor, Bishop Enrique Angelelli was assassinated in 1976 by the Argentine military di…
  12. 1946-2001 Enrico Beretta The Venerable Enrico Beretta (Father Alberto), brother of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, was an Italian Capuchin priest and…
  13. 1955-1967 Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus A French Carmelite priest and founder of the Notre-Dame de Vie Institute, Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus (1894-…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Henry's feast day?

The feast of Henry is celebrated on February 4th, in memory of Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus.

How many saints are named Henry?

13 saints and blesseds bear the name Henry, including Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus, Saint Henry II, Henry Suso, Enrique Angelelli and Dionisio Pamplona Polo and 12 companions.

Who is the most famous saint named Henry?

The most famous saint named Henry is Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus (20th century).