Saint Richard, Saxon King
King of the West Saxons in the 8th century, Richard left his throne to undertake a pilgrimage to Rome with his sons. He died on the way in Lucca in 72…
First name and chronology
Richard
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Richard, between 667 and 1947; the most famous is Saint Richard, celebrated on April 3rd.
Chronology of the name Richard
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 667-722 Saint Richard, Saxon King King of the West Saxons in the 8th century, Richard left his throne to undertake a pilgrimage to Rome with his sons. He …
- 981-1046 The Venerable Richard Abbot of Saint-Vannes of Verdun in the 11th century, Richard was a great monastic reformer in northern France and Belgiu…
- 1244-1300 Saint Richard of Chichester (Richard of Wych) Born in the 13th century in England, Richard of Wych was a brilliant academic before becoming Chancellor of Oxford and t…
- 1822-1887 Madaleina Catherine Beauchamp Hambrough A British Brigittine nun, she was Abbess General of her order and distinguished herself by her heroism in saving persecu…
- 1856-1916 Andrea Maria Borello A lay brother of the Society of Saint Paul, the Venerable Andrea Maria Borello (1916-1948) sanctified his humble work as…
- 1870-1930 Riccardo Pampuri An Italian physician and religious of the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God, Saint Riccardo Pampuri (1897-1930) pra…
- 1887-1947 Claudio Granzotto An Italian Franciscan friar and sculptor, Claudio Granzotto combined his artistic genius with a deep life of prayer and …
- 1910-1945 Richard Henkes A German Pallottine priest and resolute opponent of the Nazi regime, Blessed Richard Henkes died a martyr at the Dachau …
All records linked to Richard
Male saints (5)
The Venerable Richard
Abbot of Saint-Vannes of Verdun in the 11th century, Richard was a great monastic reformer in northern France and Belgium. Known for his gentleness ni…
Saint Richard of Chichester (Richard of Wych)
Born in the 13th century in England, Richard of Wych was a brilliant academic before becoming Chancellor of Oxford and then of Canterbury. Elected Bis…
Riccardo Pampuri
An Italian physician and religious of the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God, Saint Riccardo Pampuri (1897-1930) practiced medicine as a priesthoo…
Claudio Granzotto
An Italian Franciscan friar and sculptor, Claudio Granzotto combined his artistic genius with a deep life of prayer and charity.
Female saints (2)
Madaleina Catherine Beauchamp Hambrough
A British Brigittine nun, she was Abbess General of her order and distinguished herself by her heroism in saving persecuted people in Rome during the …
Andrea Maria Borello
A lay brother of the Society of Saint Paul, the Venerable Andrea Maria Borello (1916-1948) sanctified his humble work as a shoemaker and offered his l…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Richard's feast day?
The feast of Richard is celebrated on April 3rd, in memory of Saint Richard.
How many saints are named Richard?
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Richard, including Saint Richard, Saint Richard, Richard of Saint-Vannes, Riccardo Pampuri and Richard Henkes.
Who is the most famous saint named Richard?
The most famous saint named Richard is Saint Richard (13th century).