Saint Ursula and her companions
A Christian princess of Great Britain in the 4th century, Ursula refused to marry the pagan prince Conanus. Sent to Armorica with a multitude of virgi…
First name and chronology
Ursula
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Ursula, between 370 and 1970; the most famous is Saint Ursula, celebrated on October 21st.
Chronology of the name Ursula
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 370-383 Saint Ursula and her companions A Christian princess of Great Britain in the 4th century, Ursula refused to marry the pagan prince Conanus. Sent to Armo…
- 1660-1727 Saint Veronica Giuliani Born Ursula Giuliani in 1660, she entered the Capuchin order in Città di Castello under the name Veronica. A mystic favo…
- 1788-1848 Maria Güell Puig Maria Güell Puig (1848-1921) was a Spanish religious sister, founder of the Missionary Daughters of the Heart of Mary, r…
- 1789-1849 Orsola Donati Orsola Donati (1849-1935) was an Italian religious sister, co-founder and superior general of the congregation of the Mi…
- 1793-1853 Orsola Mezzini Orsola Mezzini (1853-1919) was an Italian religious sister, the first of the female branch of the Little Mission for the…
- 1837-1897 Maria Orsola Rivata First superior and co-founder of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master, Maria Orsola Rivata (Sister Maria Scolastica)…
- 1955-1970 Maria Orsola Bussone Young Italian layperson involved in the Focolare movement, who died accidentally at the age of 15 and was declared Vener…
All records linked to Ursula
Saint Veronica Giuliani
Born Ursula Giuliani in 1660, she entered the Capuchin order in Città di Castello under the name Veronica. A mystic favored with visions and the stigm…
Maria Güell Puig
Maria Güell Puig (1848-1921) was a Spanish religious sister, founder of the Missionary Daughters of the Heart of Mary, recognized as Venerable by the …
Orsola Donati
Orsola Donati (1849-1935) was an Italian religious sister, co-founder and superior general of the congregation of the Minims of Our Lady of Sorrows, r…
Orsola Mezzini
Orsola Mezzini (1853-1919) was an Italian religious sister, the first of the female branch of the Little Mission for the Deaf-Mutes, recognized as Ven…
Maria Orsola Rivata
First superior and co-founder of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master, Maria Orsola Rivata (Sister Maria Scolastica) dedicated her life to Euchari…
Maria Orsola Bussone
Young Italian layperson involved in the Focolare movement, who died accidentally at the age of 15 and was declared Venerable in 2015.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Ursula's feast day?
The feast of Ursula is celebrated on October 21st, in memory of Saint Ursula.
How many saints are named Ursula?
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Ursula, including Saint Ursula, Saint Veronica Giuliani, Maria Güell Puig, Orsola Donati and Maria Orsola Bussone.
Who is the most famous saint named Ursula?
The most famous saint named Ursula is Saint Ursula (4th century).