First name and chronology

Maria Teresa

5 saints and blesseds bear the name Maria Teresa, between 1835 and 1972; the most famous is Maria Theresa Ledóchowska, celebrated on July 6th.

Chronology of the name Maria Teresa

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1835-1890 Maria Teresa Lega Maria Teresa Lega (1812-1890) was an Italian religious sister, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Fa…
  2. 1862-1922 Maria Theresa Ledóchowska An Austrian blessed of Polish origin, Maria Theresa Ledóchowska (1863-1922) was the foundress of the Missionary Sisters …
  3. 1867-1867 Maria Teresa Cortimiglia Maria Teresa Cortimiglia (1867-1934), born Biagia Cortimiglia, was an Italian religious sister, founder of the Institute…
  4. 1893-1953 Marie-Teresa Dupouy Bordes French religious sister (1873-1953), founder of the congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus …
  5. 1912-1972 Maria Dulce Rodrigues dos Santos Maria Dulce Rodrigues dos Santos (Mother Maria Teresa of Jesus Eucharist) is the Brazilian founder of the Congregation o…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Maria Teresa's feast day?

The feast of Maria Teresa is celebrated on July 6th, in memory of Maria Theresa Ledóchowska.

How many saints are named Maria Teresa?

5 saints and blesseds bear the name Maria Teresa, including Maria Theresa Ledóchowska, Maria Teresa Lega, Maria Teresa Cortimiglia, Marie-Teresa Dupouy Bordes and Maria Dulce Rodrigues dos Santos.

Who is the most famous saint named Maria Teresa?

The most famous saint named Maria Teresa is Maria Theresa Ledóchowska (20th century).