First name and chronology

Samuel

4 saints and blesseds bear the name Samuel, between 1055 BC and 1990; the most famous is Saint Samuel, celebrated on August 20th.

Chronology of the name Samuel

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1055 BC-1043 BC Saint Samuel, Prophet and Judge of Israel The last of the Judges of Israel and an illustrious prophet, Samuel was consecrated to God by his mother Hannah. He ensu…
  2. 1186-1221 Saints Daniel, Samuel, Donulus, Leo, Hugolinus, Nicholas and Angelus In 1221, seven Franciscan friars led by Daniel of Calabria set out to evangelize North Africa. After preaching the Chris…
  3. 1741-1806 Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli (1806-1864) was an Italian Dominican priest, a pioneer missionary in the American Midwest, a …
  4. 1955-1990 Benedict Daswa The first martyr of South Africa, Benedict Daswa was a layman, father, and school principal murdered in 1990 for refusin…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Samuel's feast day?

The feast of Samuel is celebrated on August 20th, in memory of Saint Samuel.

How many saints are named Samuel?

4 saints and blesseds bear the name Samuel, including Saint Samuel, Saint Daniel and his companions, Benedict Daswa and Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli.

Who is the most famous saint named Samuel?

The most famous saint named Samuel is Saint Samuel.