Saint Dorothy of Caesarea
A Christian virgin of Caesarea, Dorothy refused to sacrifice to idols before the judge Sapricius. After converting two apostates and enduring cruel to…
First name and chronology
Dorothy
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Dorothy, between 290 and 1949; the most famous is Saint Dorothy, celebrated on February 6th.
Chronology of the name Dorothy
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 290-305 Saint Dorothy of Caesarea A Christian virgin of Caesarea, Dorothy refused to sacrifice to idols before the judge Sapricius. After converting two a…
- 301-400 Saint Gorgon and Saint Dorotheus High-ranking officers at the palace of Diocletian in Nicomedia, Gorgon and Dorotheus refused to renounce Christ. After m…
- 401-500 Saint Apollinaris Daughter of the consul Anthemius, Apollinaris refused marriage to dedicate herself to God. Under the name Dorotheus and …
- 1889-1949 Vicenta Chávez Orozco Mexican foundress of the Servants of the Most Holy Trinity and the Poor, dedicated to the service of the sick.
All records linked to Dorothy
Female saints (3)
Saint Apollinaris
Daughter of the consul Anthemius, Apollinaris refused marriage to dedicate herself to God. Under the name Dorotheus and dressed as a man, she lived an…
Vicenta Chávez Orozco
Mexican foundress of the Servants of the Most Holy Trinity and the Poor, dedicated to the service of the sick.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Dorothy's feast day?
The feast of Dorothy is celebrated on February 6th, in memory of Saint Dorothy.
How many saints are named Dorothy?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Dorothy, including Saint Dorothy, Saint Gorgon, Saint Apollinaris and Vicenta Chávez Orozco.
Who is the most famous saint named Dorothy?
The most famous saint named Dorothy is Saint Dorothy.