Melchior Chyliński
Melchior Chyliński (1694-1741), in religion Brother Raphael, was a Polish Franciscan priest renowned for his heroic charity towards the poor and the s…
First name and chronology
Raphael
10 saints and blesseds bear the name Raphael, between 1686 and 1973; the most famous is Rafael Arnáiz Barón, celebrated on April 26th.
Chronology of the name Raphael
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1686-1741 Melchior Chyliński Melchior Chyliński (1694-1741), in religion Brother Raphael, was a Polish Franciscan priest renowned for his heroic char…
- 1780-1840 Rafael Manuel Almansa Riaño A Franciscan religious and later a Colombian diocesan priest, Father Almansa left his mark on Bogota through his absolut…
- 1812-1877 Raffaello Delle Nocche Bishop of Tricarico, Raffaello Delle Nocche founded the Congregation of the Sisters Disciples of Jesus in the Eucharist …
- 1816-1901 Raffaele da Sant'Elia a Pianisi Raffaele da Sant'Elia a Pianisi (1816-1901) was an Italian Capuchin priest, declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2019, …
- 1822-1877 Raffaele Mennella Young Italian professed cleric of the Congregation of the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, recognize…
- 1856-1868 Rafael Cordero A Puerto Rican educator of humble origins, Rafael Cordero dedicated his life to the free education of poor children and …
- 1864-1919 Raphaël Rafiringa The first Malagasy Brother of the Christian Schools, Blessed Raphaël Rafiringa was a devoted educator and guardian of th…
- 1878-1938 Rafael Arnáiz Barón A Spanish Trappist monk (1911-1938), Rafael Arnáiz Barón is known for his profound spirituality of abandonment, summariz…
- 1891-1956 Raffaele Dimiccoli Italian priest dedicated to the education of youth and service to the poor in Barletta, founder of the New Saint Philip …
- 1908-1973 Rafael Sánchez García Spanish priest nicknamed Don Rafaelito, a devoted chaplain at the Provincial Hospital of Badajoz, recognized as Venerabl…
All records linked to Raphael
Rafael Manuel Almansa Riaño
A Franciscan religious and later a Colombian diocesan priest, Father Almansa left his mark on Bogota through his absolute evangelical poverty and his …
Raffaello Delle Nocche
Bishop of Tricarico, Raffaello Delle Nocche founded the Congregation of the Sisters Disciples of Jesus in the Eucharist to serve the most destitute.
Raffaele da Sant'Elia a Pianisi
Raffaele da Sant'Elia a Pianisi (1816-1901) was an Italian Capuchin priest, declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2019, known for his life of prayer a…
Raffaele Mennella
Young Italian professed cleric of the Congregation of the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, recognized for his piety and heroic acc…
Rafael Cordero
A Puerto Rican educator of humble origins, Rafael Cordero dedicated his life to the free education of poor children and the sons of enslaved people in…
Raphaël Rafiringa
The first Malagasy Brother of the Christian Schools, Blessed Raphaël Rafiringa was a devoted educator and guardian of the Catholic faith in Madagascar…
Rafael Arnáiz Barón
A Spanish Trappist monk (1911-1938), Rafael Arnáiz Barón is known for his profound spirituality of abandonment, summarized by his motto 'God alone!'.
Raffaele Dimiccoli
Italian priest dedicated to the education of youth and service to the poor in Barletta, founder of the New Saint Philip Neri Patronage.
Rafael Sánchez García
Spanish priest nicknamed Don Rafaelito, a devoted chaplain at the Provincial Hospital of Badajoz, recognized as Venerable by Pope Francis in 2016.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Raphael's feast day?
The feast of Raphael is celebrated on April 26th, in memory of Rafael Arnáiz Barón.
How many saints are named Raphael?
10 saints and blesseds bear the name Raphael, including Rafael Arnáiz Barón, Raffaello Delle Nocche, Melchior Chyliński, Raphaël Rafiringa and Raffaele da Sant'Elia a Pianisi.
Who is the most famous saint named Raphael?
The most famous saint named Raphael is Rafael Arnáiz Barón (20th century).