Saint Moses
Saved from the waters of the Nile and raised in the court of Pharaoh, Moses was chosen by God to deliver the Hebrew people from slavery. After receivi…
First name and chronology
Moses
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Moses, between 1 and 1950; the most famous is Moses, celebrated on September 4th.
Chronology of the name Moses
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1-120 Saint Moses Saved from the waters of the Nile and raised in the court of Pharaoh, Moses was chosen by God to deliver the Hebrew peop…
- 324-389 Saint Moses, Bishop of the Saracens A hermit famous for his virtues in the desert between Egypt and Palestine, Moses became Bishop of the Saracens at the re…
- 325-400 Saint Moses the Black (of Scetis) A former Ethiopian slave who became a brigand leader, Moses converted radically and joined the monks of the Scetis deser…
- 1865-1930 Mosè Tovini Mosè Tovini (1877-1930) was an Italian priest, teacher, and rector of the seminary of Brescia, recognized for his humili…
- 1885-1950 Moisés Lira Serafín Mexican priest and founder of the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Charity of Mary Immaculate, beatified in…
All records linked to Moses
Saint Moses, Bishop of the Saracens
A hermit famous for his virtues in the desert between Egypt and Palestine, Moses became Bishop of the Saracens at the request of Queen Mavia. He refus…
Saint Moses the Black (of Scetis)
A former Ethiopian slave who became a brigand leader, Moses converted radically and joined the monks of the Scetis desert. Having become a priest and …
Mosè Tovini
Mosè Tovini (1877-1930) was an Italian priest, teacher, and rector of the seminary of Brescia, recognized for his humility, pastoral dedication, and h…
Moisés Lira Serafín
Mexican priest and founder of the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Charity of Mary Immaculate, beatified in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Moses's feast day?
The feast of Moses is celebrated on September 4th, in memory of Moses.
How many saints are named Moses?
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Moses, including Moses, Saint Moses, Moses, Moisés Lira Serafín and Mosè Tovini.
Who is the most famous saint named Moses?
The most famous saint named Moses is Moses.