First name and chronology

Angela

12 saints and blesseds bear the name Angela, between 1248 and 1945; the most famous is Angela Merici, celebrated on May 31st.

Chronology of the name Angela

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1248-1309 Blessed Angela of Foligno A socialite converted after the loss of her family, Angela of Foligno became a major Franciscan mystic of the 13th centu…
  2. 1474-1540 Saint Angela Merici Born in Desenzano, Angela Merici dedicated herself to piety and penance from childhood. After pilgrimages to Jerusalem a…
  3. 1605-1665 Maria Angela Astorch A Spanish Capuchin Poor Clare nun and great mystic, Maria Angela Astorch (1592-1665) is known as the "mystic of the brev…
  4. 1626-1686 Ana de los Ángeles Monteagudo A 17th-century Peruvian Dominican nun, Ana de los Ángeles Monteagudo was prioress and reformer of the Santa Catalina de …
  5. 1801-1861 Aniela Róża Godecka Aniela Róża Godecka (1861-1937) was the co-founder of the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of …
  6. 1839-1899 Angela Truszkowska Sofia Camilla Truszkowska (1825-1899), in religion Mother Angela, is the Polish foundress of the Congregation of the Sis…
  7. 1845-1900 Angela Maria Autsch A German Trinitarian nun, Sister Angela Maria Autsch opposed the Nazi regime before being deported to Ravensbrück and th…
  8. 1848-1908 Angela Maria Boidi An Italian Passionist nun (1908-1953), Sister Leonarda of Jesus Crucified distinguished herself by her joyful acceptance…
  9. 1862-1922 Angela Salawa Angela Salawa (1881-1922) was a Polish layperson, a domestic servant in Krakow, and a Franciscan tertiary, known for her…
  10. 1880-1945 Angela Giorgi Italian religious, Superior General of the Servants of Mary of the Addolorata of Florence, recognized as Venerable by Po…
  11. 1881-1941 Elisa Angela Meneguzzi An Italian religious of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Francis de Sales, Sister Liduina was a missionary in Et…
  12. 1901-1936 Ángela Ginard Martí Spanish religious of the Congregation of the Sisters Zealots of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, martyred in odium fidei …

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Angela's feast day?

The feast of Angela is celebrated on May 31st, in memory of Angela Merici.

How many saints are named Angela?

12 saints and blesseds bear the name Angela, including Angela Merici, Angela of Foligno, Ángela Ginard Martí, Angela Truszkowska and Angela Salawa.

Who is the most famous saint named Angela?

The most famous saint named Angela is Angela Merici (15th century).