Saint Julian of Le Mans
The first bishop of Le Mans sent from Rome, Saint Julian evangelized the Cenomani in the 2nd century. He performed numerous miracles, notably causing …
First name and chronology
Julian
9 saints and blesseds bear the name Julian, between 52 and 1936; the most famous is Saint Julian, celebrated on January 9th.
Chronology of the name Julian
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 52-117 Saint Julian of Le Mans The first bishop of Le Mans sent from Rome, Saint Julian evangelized the Cenomani in the 2nd century. He performed numer…
- 301-400 Saint Julian and Saint Basilissa Originally from Antioch, Julian and Basilissa lived a virginal marriage before leading vast monastic communities. Basili…
- 301-400 Saint Julian of Brioude A high-ranking soldier in Vienne under Diocletian, Julian retired to Brioude to escape the early persecutions. Driven by…
- 401-500 Saint Julius and Saint Julian Brothers from Greece, Julius the priest and Julian the deacon were sent by the Pope to evangelize Northern Italy during …
- 1546-1606 Blessed Julian of Saint Augustine Born in Castile to a Béarnais father exiled for his faith, Julian became a Franciscan lay brother after initially being …
- 1803-1868 Peter Julian Eymard French priest (1811-1868), founder of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacramentines) and the Servants of the …
- 1901-1936 Vicente Soler Munárriz and 7 companions Vicente Soler Munárriz and his seven companions are martyrs of the Spanish Civil War, beatified in 1999 by John Paul II.
- 1901-1936 Julián Heredia Zubía and 17 companions (18) Group of 18 Cistercian martyrs (16 monks of Viaceli and 2 nuns of Fons Salutis) murdered in 1936 during the Spanish Civi…
All records linked to Julian
Saint Julian and Saint Basilissa
Originally from Antioch, Julian and Basilissa lived a virginal marriage before leading vast monastic communities. Basilissa died in peace with her nun…
Saint Julian of Brioude
A high-ranking soldier in Vienne under Diocletian, Julian retired to Brioude to escape the early persecutions. Driven by a desire for martyrdom, he su…
Saint Julius and Saint Julian
Brothers from Greece, Julius the priest and Julian the deacon were sent by the Pope to evangelize Northern Italy during the reign of Theodosius. They …
Blessed Julian of Saint Augustine
Born in Castile to a Béarnais father exiled for his faith, Julian became a Franciscan lay brother after initially being rejected for his excessive fer…
Peter Julian Eymard
French priest (1811-1868), founder of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacramentines) and the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament, known as th…
Vicente Soler Munárriz and 7 companions
Vicente Soler Munárriz and his seven companions are martyrs of the Spanish Civil War, beatified in 1999 by John Paul II.
Julián Heredia Zubía and 17 companions (18)
Group of 18 Cistercian martyrs (16 monks of Viaceli and 2 nuns of Fons Salutis) murdered in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War.
Saint Julian of Antioch
Saint Julian, martyr of Antioch, saw his relics (notably his skull) brought from the East to Paris during the reign of Gregory the Great. Queen Brunhi…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Julian's feast day?
The feast of Julian is celebrated on January 9th, in memory of Saint Julian.
How many saints are named Julian?
9 saints and blesseds bear the name Julian, including Saint Julian, Saint Julian, Saint Julian, Saint Julius and Saint Julian of Brioude.
Who is the most famous saint named Julian?
The most famous saint named Julian is Saint Julian (4th century).