Saint Florence of Poitiers
A young pagan from Phrygia converted by Saint Hilary during his exile, Florence followed him to Poitiers. She spent the final years of her life as a r…
First name and chronology
Florence
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Florence, between 301 and 1956; the most famous is Saint Florence, celebrated on December 1st.
Chronology of the name Florence
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 301-400 Saint Florence of Poitiers A young pagan from Phrygia converted by Saint Hilary during his exile, Florence followed him to Poitiers. She spent the …
- 565-630 Saint Florentina (Florence) Sister of the great Spanish doctors Leander, Fulgentius, and Isidore, Florentina dedicated herself to God from her youth…
- 1885-1940 Ascensión Nicol Goñi Ascensión Nicol Goñi (1868-1940) was a Spanish religious sister, co-founder of the congregation of the Dominican Mission…
- 1901-1956 Florenza Giovanna Profilio Foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of Lipari, she dedicated her life to the education and …
All records linked to Florence
Saint Florentina (Florence)
Sister of the great Spanish doctors Leander, Fulgentius, and Isidore, Florentina dedicated herself to God from her youth in Cartagena. She directed se…
Ascensión Nicol Goñi
Ascensión Nicol Goñi (1868-1940) was a Spanish religious sister, co-founder of the congregation of the Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary…
Florenza Giovanna Profilio
Foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of Lipari, she dedicated her life to the education and assistance of the most destitu…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Florence's feast day?
The feast of Florence is celebrated on December 1st, in memory of Saint Florence.
How many saints are named Florence?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Florence, including Saint Florence, Saint Florentina, Ascensión Nicol Goñi and Florenza Giovanna Profilio.
Who is the most famous saint named Florence?
The most famous saint named Florence is Saint Florence (4th century).