Saint Angelus of Jerusalem
Born in Jerusalem to converted Jewish parents, Angel became a Carmelite and lived for fifty years as a hermit before bei…
Place
Mount Carmel
IL
Today: Haifa
8 saints associated
Saint Berthold
Originally from Limousin and a doctor of the University of Paris, Bertold went on crusade to the Holy Land before becomi…
Saint Cyril (General of Mount Carmel)
Born in Constantinople in 1126, Cyril was a learned priest and diplomat before joining the Carmelite Order following a v…
Saint Elijah of Tishbe
A major Old Testament prophet from Tishbe, Elijah fought against idolatry during the reign of Ahab. Famous for miracles …
Saint Front (Fronto) of Lycaonia
An Israelite from Lycaonia and one of the seventy-two disciples of Christ, Saint Front was sent by Saint Peter to evange…
Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Virgin Mary)
Devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel finds its roots in the visions of the prophet Elijah and has been perpetuated throu…
Saint Simon Stock
Born in England in the 12th century, Simon Stock lived for twenty years as a hermit in the hollow of a tree before joini…
Saint Telesphorus
Of Greek origin and an anchorite on Mount Carmel, Telesphorus became pope in the 2nd century under Emperor Hadrian. He i…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Mount Carmel?
Saints associated with Mount Carmel: Saint Angelus of Jerusalem, Saint Berthold, Saint Cyril (General of Mount Carmel), Saint Elijah of Tishbe, Saint Front (Fronto) of Lycaonia, Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Virgin Mary), Saint Simon Stock and Saint Telesphorus.
Where is Mount Carmel located today?
Mount Carmel corresponds today to Haifa.