Saint Leonard of Noblac
A Frankish nobleman baptized by Saint Remi, Leonard refused the honors of Clovis's court to retire as a hermit in the Limousin. Famous for obtaining f…
First name and chronology
Leonard
10 saints and blesseds bear the name Leonard, between 401 and 1976; the most famous is Saint Leonard, celebrated on November 6th.
Chronology of the name Leonard
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 401-500 Saint Leonard of Noblac A Frankish nobleman baptized by Saint Remi, Leonard refused the honors of Clovis's court to retire as a hermit in the Li…
- 501-600 Saint Leonard of Vandoeuvre (or of Corbigny) A 6th-century hermit established on the banks of the Sarthe, Leonard founded the monastery of Vandœuvre under the protec…
- 540-630 Saint Leonard (Leodowald) Bishop of Avranches in the 6th and 7th centuries, Leonard (Leodowald) transitioned from a violent youth to a life of hol…
- 600 Saint Leonard of Dunois Noble by birth, Leonard renounced his possessions to enter the monastery of Micy before retiring as a hermit in the fore…
- 1676-1800 Saint Leonard of Port Maurice An 18th-century Franciscan friar, Leonard of Port Maurice was one of the greatest missionaries in Italy. Founder of the …
- 1828-1900 Leonardo Murialdo An Italian priest born in Turin in 1828, Leonardo Murialdo founded the Congregation of Saint Joseph (Josephites of Muria…
- 1847-1912 Leonardo Castellanos y Castellanos Bishop of Tabasco in Mexico, known as the poor bishop, he died in 1912 from yellow fever contracted while caring for the…
- 1881-1915 Leonard Melki A Lebanese Capuchin priest and missionary in Mesopotamia, Blessed Leonard Melki (1881-1915) died as a martyr during the …
- 1892-1927 José Trinidad Rangel Montaño and companions (3) Three martyrs of the Cristero War in Mexico (two priests and one layman), executed on April 25, 1927, at Rancho de San J…
- 1921-1976 Leonardo Lanzuela Martinez A Spanish Lasallian religious (Brother Adolphe), he dedicated his life to the education of youth and helping the needy i…
All records linked to Leonard
Saint Leonard of Vandoeuvre (or of Corbigny)
A 6th-century hermit established on the banks of the Sarthe, Leonard founded the monastery of Vandœuvre under the protection of the Frankish kings. De…
Saint Leonard (Leodowald)
Bishop of Avranches in the 6th and 7th centuries, Leonard (Leodowald) transitioned from a violent youth to a life of holiness following a conversion s…
Saint Leonard of Dunois
Noble by birth, Leonard renounced his possessions to enter the monastery of Micy before retiring as a hermit in the forest of Marchenoir in the 6th ce…
Saint Leonard of Port Maurice
An 18th-century Franciscan friar, Leonard of Port Maurice was one of the greatest missionaries in Italy. Founder of the solitude of the Incontro, he t…
Leonardo Murialdo
An Italian priest born in Turin in 1828, Leonardo Murialdo founded the Congregation of Saint Joseph (Josephites of Murialdo) in 1873 for the education…
Leonardo Castellanos y Castellanos
Bishop of Tabasco in Mexico, known as the poor bishop, he died in 1912 from yellow fever contracted while caring for the sick.
Leonard Melki
A Lebanese Capuchin priest and missionary in Mesopotamia, Blessed Leonard Melki (1881-1915) died as a martyr during the Armenian Genocide for refusing…
José Trinidad Rangel Montaño and companions (3)
Three martyrs of the Cristero War in Mexico (two priests and one layman), executed on April 25, 1927, at Rancho de San Joaquín in hatred of the faith …
Leonardo Lanzuela Martinez
A Spanish Lasallian religious (Brother Adolphe), he dedicated his life to the education of youth and helping the needy in Zaragoza.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Leonard's feast day?
The feast of Leonard is celebrated on November 6th, in memory of Saint Leonard.
How many saints are named Leonard?
10 saints and blesseds bear the name Leonard, including Saint Leonard, Saint Leonard, Saint Leonard of Port Maurice, Saint Leonard of Dunois and Saint Leonard of Vandoeuvre.
Who is the most famous saint named Leonard?
The most famous saint named Leonard is Saint Leonard (6th century).