First name and chronology

Sophia

4 saints and blesseds bear the name Sophia, between 1812 and 1906; the most famous is Sophie-Thérèse de Soubiran, celebrated on June 7th.

Chronology of the name Sophia

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1812-1867 Maria Giuseppina Amalia Sofia Iaconis Italian religious and founder of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Immaculate Conception of Buenos Aires, she ded…
  2. 1829-1889 Sophie-Thérèse de Soubiran Sophie-Thérèse de Soubiran (1834-1889), in religion Marie-Thérèse de Soubiran, was the foundress of the Congregation of …
  3. 1839-1899 Angela Truszkowska Sofia Camilla Truszkowska (1825-1899), in religion Mother Angela, is the Polish foundress of the Congregation of the Sis…
  4. 1851-1906 Veronica of the Passion Sophie Leeves (Mother Veronica of the Passion) was a British religious sister, a convert from Anglicanism, and the found…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Sophia's feast day?

The feast of Sophia is celebrated on June 7th, in memory of Sophie-Thérèse de Soubiran.

How many saints are named Sophia?

4 saints and blesseds bear the name Sophia, including Sophie-Thérèse de Soubiran, Angela Truszkowska, Maria Giuseppina Amalia Sofia Iaconis and Veronica of the Passion.

Who is the most famous saint named Sophia?

The most famous saint named Sophia is Sophie-Thérèse de Soubiran (19th century).