Rafaela Veintemilla Villacis
Rafaela Veintemilla Villacis (Rafaela of the Passion) was an Ecuadorian religious sister, foundress of the Congregation of the Augustinian Daughters o…
First name and chronology
Rafaela
6 saints and blesseds bear the name Rafaela, between 1776 and 1991; the most famous is Rafaela Ybarra de Vilallonga, celebrated on February 23rd.
Chronology of the name Rafaela
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1776-1836 Rafaela Veintemilla Villacis Rafaela Veintemilla Villacis (Rafaela of the Passion) was an Ecuadorian religious sister, foundress of the Congregation …
- 1812-1872 Raffaella De Vincenti Raffaella De Vincenti (1872-1936), in religion Sister Maria Teresa of the Sacred Hearts, is the co-founder of the congre…
- 1840-1900 Rafaela Ybarra de Vilallonga Rafaela Ybarra de Vilallonga (1843-1900) was a Spanish wife, mother, and foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of…
- 1885-1945 Maria Raffaella Cimatti Maria Raffaella Cimatti (1861-1945) was an Italian religious sister of the Hospital Sisters of Mercy. Known as the Angel…
- 1908-1973 Rafael Sánchez García Spanish priest nicknamed Don Rafaelito, a devoted chaplain at the Provincial Hospital of Badajoz, recognized as Venerabl…
- 1915-1991 Rafaela Martinez-Cañavate Ballesteros Spanish Capuchin Poor Clare nun (1915-1991), known as Sister Raphaela Mary of the Jesus-Host, declared Venerable in 2015…
All records linked to Rafaela
Female saints (5)
Raffaella De Vincenti
Raffaella De Vincenti (1872-1936), in religion Sister Maria Teresa of the Sacred Hearts, is the co-founder of the congregation of the Little Workers o…
Rafaela Ybarra de Vilallonga
Rafaela Ybarra de Vilallonga (1843-1900) was a Spanish wife, mother, and foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Guardian Angels, bea…
Maria Raffaella Cimatti
Maria Raffaella Cimatti (1861-1945) was an Italian religious sister of the Hospital Sisters of Mercy. Known as the Angel of the Sick, she dedicated he…
Rafaela Martinez-Cañavate Ballesteros
Spanish Capuchin Poor Clare nun (1915-1991), known as Sister Raphaela Mary of the Jesus-Host, declared Venerable in 2015.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Rafaela's feast day?
The feast of Rafaela is celebrated on February 23rd, in memory of Rafaela Ybarra de Vilallonga.
How many saints are named Rafaela?
6 saints and blesseds bear the name Rafaela, including Rafaela Ybarra de Vilallonga, Maria Raffaella Cimatti, Raffaella De Vincenti, Rafaela Veintemilla Villacis and Rafael Sánchez García.
Who is the most famous saint named Rafaela?
The most famous saint named Rafaela is Rafaela Ybarra de Vilallonga (19th century).