First name and chronology

Joan

35 saints and blesseds bear the name Joan, between 1301 and 1990; the most famous is Teresa of Jesus of the Andes, celebrated on July 13th.

Chronology of the name Joan

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1301-1400 Blessed Joan Soderini of Florence A Florentine noblewoman who entered the Mantelatte at the age of twelve under the guidance of Saint Juliana Falconieri, …
  2. 1332-1414 Blessed Jeanne-Marie de Maillé Born into the high nobility of Touraine, Jeanne-Marie de Maillé lived a virginal marriage with Robert de Sillé before de…
  3. 1401-1500 Joan of Arc (The Maid of Orléans) Joan of Arc, a simple shepherdess from Domremy, received at the age of thirteen the divine command to deliver France fro…
  4. 1401-1500 Saint Joan of Portugal Daughter of King Afonso V of Portugal, Joan refused princely alliances to enter the Dominican monastery of Aveiro. She d…
  5. 15th century Joan of Arc The text describes the monuments and remembrances linked to Joan of Arc, notably her birthplace in Domremy, which has be…
  6. 1411 Saint Joan of Arc (The Maid of Orléans) Born in Domremy in 1411, Joan of Arc, known as the Maid of Orléans, received divine inspirations at Notre-Dame de Bermon…
  7. 1428-1491 Blessed Jeanne Scopelli A 15th-century Carmelite nun from Reggio, Jeanne Scopelli distinguished herself through a life of extreme austerity and …
  8. 1450-1505 Joan of France Daughter of Louis XI, briefly Queen of France, Joan of France founded after the annulment of her marriage the Order of t…
  9. 1464-1500 Saint Joan of Valois Daughter of Louis XI and the neglected wife of Louis XII, Joan of Valois accepted her repudiation with piety to dedicate…
  10. 1469-1534 Juana Vázquez Gutiérrez Spanish Franciscan mystic nun, abbess, and preacher gifted with an exceptional charism in the 16th century.
  11. 1469-1534 Juana de la Cruz Vázquez Gutiérrez Spanish Franciscan nun, abbess, and mystic of the 16th century, famous for her ecstatic sermons and for being appointed …
  12. 1530-1585 Mary Ward Mary Ward (1585-1645) was an English religious sister, foundress of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), and…
  13. 1536-1596 Jeanne Chézard de Matel Jeanne Chézard de Matel (1596-1670) was a French mystic and the foundress of the Order of the Incarnate Word and Blessed…
  14. 1556-1640 Venerable Mother Jeanne de Lestonnac Widow of the Marquis de Montferrant, Jeanne de Lestonnac founded the Order of Our Lady in Bordeaux, dedicated to the edu…
  15. 1610-1645 Mary Ward Mary Ward was an English religious sister, foundress of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM) and the Congrega…
  16. 1629-1641 Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Widowed at twenty-eight after the accidental death of her husband, Jane Frances Frémyot dedicated herself to the educati…
  17. 1698-1758 Maria Antonia Solimani Maria Antonia Solimani (1688-1758), in religion Sister Giovanna Maria Battista, was an Italian religious, foundress of t…
  18. 1759-1794 Marie-Madeleine Fontaine and 3 companions (4) Four Daughters of Charity of Arras, martyred in Cambrai in 1794 for refusing to take the revolutionary oath.
  19. 1782-1876 Marie-Thérèse Haze Jeanne Haze (Mother Marie-Thérèse of the Sacred Heart of Jesus), born in Liège in 1782 and died in 1876, is the foundres…
  20. 1799-1864 Juan Collell Cuatrecasas Spanish priest and founder of the Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Vic, dedicated to the support and social adva…
  21. 1801-1861 Giovanna Maria Bracaval A religious sister of Belgian origin, she restored the active life and original charism of the congregation of the Angel…
  22. 1813-1868 Giovanna Meneghini Foundress of the Ursuline Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Giovanna Meneghini dedicated her life to the education an…
  23. 1828-1888 Giovanna Francesca Michelotti Anna Michelotti (1843-1888), in religion Sister Giovanna Francesca, is the foundress of the congregation of the Little S…
  24. 1837-1897 Jeanne-Germaine Castang Jeanne-Germaine Castang (1878-1897), Sister Marie-Céline of the Presentation, was a French Poor Clare nun beatified in 2…
  25. 1842-1902 Juana Clara de la Concepción Sanchez Garcia Spanish Poor Clare nun (1902-1973), she reformed the monastery of Soria by returning to the strict Rule of Saint Clare a…
  26. 1856-1916 Mary Jane Wilson Mary Jane Wilson (1840-1916), in religion Sister Mary of St. Francis, was an English-born religious, foundress in Madeir…
  27. 1860-1920 Teresa of Jesus of the Andes A Chilean Discalced Carmelite who died of typhus at nineteen in 1920, Teresa of Jesus of the Andes was the first saint o…
  28. 1861-1916 Juana María Condesa Lluch Foundress of the Congregation of the Handmaids of Mary Immaculate, dedicated to the protection and education of young wo…
  29. 1868-1923 Maria Chiara Magro Maria Chiara Magro (1923-1969) was an Italian consecrated laywoman and teacher, recognized as Venerable by the Catholic …
  30. 1888-1888 Luisa Ferrari Mother Giovanna Francesca dello Spirito Santo, born Luisa Ferrari (1888-1984), was an Italian religious sister, foundres…
  31. 1892-1947 Maria Giovanna Fasce An Italian Augustinian nun and prioress of the monastery of Cascia, Blessed Maria Teresa Fasce (1881-1947) dedicated her…
  32. 1901-1956 Florenza Giovanna Profilio Foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of Lipari, she dedicated her life to the education and …
  33. 1934-1946 Teresa Janina Kierocińska Foundress of the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of the Infant Jesus, she distinguished herself by her heroic char…
  34. 1950-1962 Gianna Beretta Molla Saint Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962) is an Italian lay saint, a physician and mother who sacrificed her life to save t…
  35. 1977-1990 Juana Méndez Romero Juana Méndez Romero (1937-1990), nicknamed Juanita, was a Spanish religious of the Workers of the Heart of Jesus. Afflic…

All records linked to Joan

Female saints (31)

Male saints (1)

Other records (3)

Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Joan's feast day?

The feast of Joan is celebrated on July 13th, in memory of Teresa of Jesus of the Andes.

How many saints are named Joan?

35 saints and blesseds bear the name Joan, including Teresa of Jesus of the Andes, Joan of Arc, Jane Frances Frémyot, Joan of Arc and Joan of Valois.

Who is the most famous saint named Joan?

The most famous saint named Joan is Teresa of Jesus of the Andes (20th century).