Saint Hippolytus the Jailer
A Roman soldier and jailer converted by Saint Lawrence, Hippolytus was martyred under Emperor Valerian for burying his master. After refusing to renou…
First name and chronology
Hippolytus
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Hippolytus, between 201 and 1859; the most famous is Saint Hippolytus, celebrated on November 20th.
Chronology of the name Hippolytus
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 3rd century Saint Hippolytus the Jailer A Roman soldier and jailer converted by Saint Lawrence, Hippolytus was martyred under Emperor Valerian for burying his m…
- 755-800 Saint Hippolytus of Belley Born in Burgundy in the 7th century, Hippolyte became Abbot of Condat and then Bishop of Belley in 755. Combining monast…
- 1565-1700 Blessed Hippolytus Galantini A silk weaver in Florence, Hippolytus Galantini dedicated his life to the religious instruction of children and the uned…
- 1794-1859 Polycarpe Gondre Jean-Hippolyte Gondre, known as Brother Polycarpe (1801-1859), was a French religious, second founder of the Institute o…
All records linked to Hippolytus
Saint Hippolytus of Belley
Born in Burgundy in the 7th century, Hippolyte became Abbot of Condat and then Bishop of Belley in 755. Combining monastic rigor and pastoral zeal, he…
Blessed Hippolytus Galantini
A silk weaver in Florence, Hippolytus Galantini dedicated his life to the religious instruction of children and the uneducated. He founded the Congreg…
Polycarpe Gondre
Jean-Hippolyte Gondre, known as Brother Polycarpe (1801-1859), was a French religious, second founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Sacred H…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Hippolytus's feast day?
The feast of Hippolytus is celebrated on November 20th, in memory of Saint Hippolytus.
How many saints are named Hippolytus?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Hippolytus, including Saint Hippolytus, Saint Hippolytus, Hippolytus Galantini and Polycarpe Gondre.
Who is the most famous saint named Hippolytus?
The most famous saint named Hippolytus is Saint Hippolytus (8th century).