Maria Laura Baraggia
Maria Laura Baraggia (1851-1923) was an Italian religious sister, foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Family of the Sacred Heart of Je…
First name and chronology
Laura
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Laura, between 1791 and 2000; the most famous is Maria Laura Mainetti, celebrated on June 6th.
Chronology of the name Laura
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1791-1851 Maria Laura Baraggia Maria Laura Baraggia (1851-1923) was an Italian religious sister, foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Fa…
- 1813-1873 Laura Meozzi Italian Salesian religious sister, pioneer of the work of Don Bosco in Poland, she devoted herself body and soul to orph…
- 1849-1904 Laura Vicuña Young Chilean girl (1891-1904) who offered her life for the conversion of her mother and heroically resisted the violenc…
- 1907-1967 Laura Evangelista Alvarado Cardozo Laura Evangelista Alvarado Cardozo (1875-1967), in religion Mary of Saint Joseph, is the first blessed of Venezuela. She…
- 1965-2000 Maria Laura Mainetti Sister Maria Laura Mainetti, Daughter of the Cross, was murdered in the year 2000 by three teenagers during a satanic ri…
All records linked to Laura
Laura Meozzi
Italian Salesian religious sister, pioneer of the work of Don Bosco in Poland, she devoted herself body and soul to orphans and protected many persecu…
Laura Vicuña
Young Chilean girl (1891-1904) who offered her life for the conversion of her mother and heroically resisted the violence of her stepfather.
Laura Evangelista Alvarado Cardozo
Laura Evangelista Alvarado Cardozo (1875-1967), in religion Mary of Saint Joseph, is the first blessed of Venezuela. She founded the congregation of t…
Maria Laura Mainetti
Sister Maria Laura Mainetti, Daughter of the Cross, was murdered in the year 2000 by three teenagers during a satanic ritual, while forgiving them.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Laura's feast day?
The feast of Laura is celebrated on June 6th, in memory of Maria Laura Mainetti.
How many saints are named Laura?
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Laura, including Maria Laura Mainetti, Laura Evangelista Alvarado Cardozo, Laura Vicuña, Laura Meozzi and Maria Laura Baraggia.
Who is the most famous saint named Laura?
The most famous saint named Laura is Maria Laura Mainetti (20th century).