First name and chronology

Helen

14 saints and blesseds bear the name Helen, between 301 and 1973; the most famous is Saint Helena, celebrated on August 18th.

Chronology of the name Helen

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 301-400 Saint Helena, Empress of the West A Roman empress and mother of Constantine the Great, Saint Helena is famous for having discovered the True Cross in Jeru…
  2. 301-400 Saint Helena (Empress) Empress Saint Helena, mother of Constantine, traveled to Jerusalem in the 4th century to find the Cross of Christ. Guide…
  3. 1204 Saint Helena of Troyes A virgin from the East and daughter of the King of Corinth, Saint Helena is the patroness of the Diocese of Troyes, wher…
  4. 1702-1767 Florida Cevoli An Italian Capuchin Poor Clare religious, Florida Cevoli was a disciple of Saint Veronica Giuliani before succeeding her…
  5. 1759-1814 Maria Elena Bettini An Italian religious sister of the 19th century, Maria Elena Bettini is the foundress of the congregation of the Daughte…
  6. 1814-1874 Rosa Elena Cornejo Pazmiño Founder of the Institute of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate, she dedicated her life to Eucharistic a…
  7. 1839-1899 Emanuela Maria Maddalena Kalb A Polish religious sister of Jewish origin, member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Canonesses of the Holy Spir…
  8. 1844-1904 Mary of the Passion Hélène de Chappotin (Mary of the Passion) is the foundress of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, a missionary institut…
  9. 1849-1914 Elena Guerra Elena Guerra (1835-1914) was an Italian religious sister from Lucca, founder of the Oblates of the Holy Spirit and a maj…
  10. 1895-1907 Elena Silvestri Elena Silvestri (1839-1907) was an Italian religious sister, founder of the congregation of the Handmaids of the Child J…
  11. 1908-1943 Maria Restituta Kafka An Austrian Franciscan sister of Czech origin and a dedicated nurse, she opposed the Nazi regime by refusing to remove c…
  12. 1910-1970 Elena Raparelli Founder of the congregation of the Basilian Sisters, Daughters of Saint Macrina, Elena Raparelli (Mother Macrina) worked…
  13. 1913-1973 Hanna Chrzanowska Polish nurse and pioneer of home care and chaplaincy for the sick, collaborator of Karol Wojtyła.
  14. 1918-1973 Hanna Helena Chrzanowska Hanna Helena Chrzanowska (1902-1973) was a Polish lay nurse, a pioneer of parish home nursing, and a close collaborator …

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Helen's feast day?

The feast of Helen is celebrated on August 18th, in memory of Saint Helena.

How many saints are named Helen?

14 saints and blesseds bear the name Helen, including Saint Helena, Saint Helena, Saint Helena, Maria Restituta Kafka and Elena Guerra.

Who is the most famous saint named Helen?

The most famous saint named Helen is Saint Helena (4th century).