Nelson Baker
Nelson Baker (1842-1936) was an American Catholic priest, famous for his monumental charitable work in Lackawanna, known as the City of Charity, and h…
First name and chronology
Nelson
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Nelson, between 1876 and 1977; the most famous is Nelson Lemus, celebrated on March 12th.
Chronology of the name Nelson
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1876-1936 Nelson Baker Nelson Baker (1842-1936) was an American Catholic priest, famous for his monumental charitable work in Lackawanna, known…
- 1955-1955 Nelson Santana Nelson Santana, nicknamed Nelsinho, was a young Brazilian boy born in 1955 and died in 1964, recognized as Venerable for…
- 1960-1977 Nelson Lemus Nelson Lemus (1960-1977) was a young Salvadoran layman, a martyr of the Catholic Church, assassinated at the age of 16 a…
All records linked to Nelson
Nelson Santana
Nelson Santana, nicknamed Nelsinho, was a young Brazilian boy born in 1955 and died in 1964, recognized as Venerable for his heroic acceptance of illn…
Nelson Lemus
Nelson Lemus (1960-1977) was a young Salvadoran layman, a martyr of the Catholic Church, assassinated at the age of 16 alongside Father Rutilio Grande…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Nelson's feast day?
The feast of Nelson is celebrated on March 12th, in memory of Nelson Lemus.
How many saints are named Nelson?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Nelson, including Nelson Lemus, Nelson Santana and Nelson Baker.
Who is the most famous saint named Nelson?
The most famous saint named Nelson is Nelson Lemus (20th century).