St. Ursula is a legendary Christian virgin martyr who allegedly was martyred along with 11,000 companions. The story of her martyrdom became popular in medieval Europe, leading to her veneration as a saint. However, historical evidence for her existence is lacking, and she is considered a legendary figure by many scholars.
Yes, there is a Saint Geoffrey or Saint Jeffrey. Saint Geoffrey was a martyr in Roman times, while Saint Jeffrey is associated with the legend of Saint Ursula and the Eleven Thousand Virgins. Both saints are recognized in the Christian tradition.
Saint Dominic founded the Order of Preachers, also known as the Dominicans. They are known for their dedication to preaching, teaching, and scholarship. Saint Dominic emphasized the importance of education and using knowledge to spread the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Ursula is a legendary princess, the daughter of a Christian British king. It is not know if she actually existed. Because of the lack of evidence, she was removed from the official Calendar of Saints in 1969. This is not to say that the Church denies that she is indeed a saint. It is a statement that we lack sufficient information to confirm her life and work.
Saint Katherine Drexel founded an order of nuns in the 1890s to care for and educate American Indians and African Americans. She is strongly associated with education and always wore a large crucifix.
St Augustine was founded by Spanish explorers who were devout Catholics.
Ursula was a martyr and early Christians considered all martyrs to be saints.
My School :-) The Academy of Mount Saint Ursula
The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula - Caravaggio - was created in 1610.
Angela founded the Institute of Saint Ursula (Ursuline Sisters),to teach children, beginning with religion and later expanding into secular topics.
Ursula and her company were tortured to death to get them to renounce their faith.
Society of the Sisters of Saint Ursula of the Blessed Virgin was created in 1606.
Thomas Aquinas Ursula
The motto of Saint Thomas Aquinas College - Sogod - is 'We educate to evangelize. We evangelize to educate.'.
Saint Cordula (Delia) was one of the companions of Saint Ursula who were martyred by the Huns at Cologne. I find no patronages listed for her.
St. Ursula was the person who inspired her.
The patron saints of Catholic schools are Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Ursula.