Saint Martha (Hostess of Jesus Christ)
Sister of Lazarus and Mary Magdalene, Martha is famous for having welcomed Jesus at Bethany. After the Resurrection, she went into exile in Provence w…
First name and chronology
Martha
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Martha, between 1 and 1981; the most famous is Saint Martha, celebrated on July 29th.
Chronology of the name Martha
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1st century Saint Martha (Hostess of Jesus Christ) Sister of Lazarus and Mary Magdalene, Martha is famous for having welcomed Jesus at Bethany. After the Resurrection, she…
- 1823-1883 Aimée-Adèle Le Bouteiller Aimée-Adèle Le Bouteiller (1816-1883), in religion Sister Marthe, was a French religious of the Congregation of the Sist…
- 1844-1904 Marta Anna Wiecka A Polish Daughter of Charity, Sister Marta Anna Wiecka devoted herself to the service of the sick and offered her life b…
- 1916-1981 Marthe Robin Marthe Robin (1902-1981) was a French stigmatized mystic, founder of the Foyers de Charité, declared venerable by Pope F…
All records linked to Martha
Aimée-Adèle Le Bouteiller
Aimée-Adèle Le Bouteiller (1816-1883), in religion Sister Marthe, was a French religious of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Christian Schools o…
Marta Anna Wiecka
A Polish Daughter of Charity, Sister Marta Anna Wiecka devoted herself to the service of the sick and offered her life by substituting for a young fat…
Marthe Robin
Marthe Robin (1902-1981) was a French stigmatized mystic, founder of the Foyers de Charité, declared venerable by Pope Francis in 2014.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Martha's feast day?
The feast of Martha is celebrated on July 29th, in memory of Saint Martha.
How many saints are named Martha?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Martha, including Saint Martha, Aimée-Adèle Le Bouteiller, Marta Anna Wiecka and Marthe Robin.
Who is the most famous saint named Martha?
The most famous saint named Martha is Saint Martha (1st century).