Saint Isidore of Chios
A Christian soldier enlisted in Chios under Emperor Decius, Isidore was denounced by a jealous centurion for his faith. Despite the torture of having …
First name and chronology
Isidore
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Isidore, between 201 and 1950.
Chronology of the name Isidore
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 201-300 Saint Isidore of Chios A Christian soldier enlisted in Chios under Emperor Decius, Isidore was denounced by a jealous centurion for his faith. …
- 419-449 Saint Isidore of Pelusium (or of Damietta) Originally from Alexandria and a disciple of Saint John Chrysostom, Isidore of Pelusium was an Egyptian monk and priest …
- 1170 Saint Isidore the Farmer A farmer in Madrid during the 12th century, Isidore led a life of intense prayer while faithfully serving his master, Jo…
- 1842-1902 Isidoro Zorzano Ledesma Isidoro Zorzano Ledesma (1902-1943) was an Argentine industrial engineer, one of the first members of Opus Dei, recogniz…
- 1861-1916 Isidore of Saint Joseph A Belgian Passionist brother, Isidore of Saint Joseph distinguished himself by his humility, obedience, and heroic accep…
- 1874-1909 Isidore Bakanja A young Congolese layman, Isidore Bakanja was martyred in 1909 for refusing to remove his scapular and abandon his Chris…
- 1915-1950 Isidore Ngei Ko Lat A Burmese lay catechist, Isidore Ngei Ko Lat was murdered in 1950 alongside Father Mario Vergara. He is the first indige…
All records linked to Isidore
Male saints (4)
Saint Isidore of Pelusium (or of Damietta)
Originally from Alexandria and a disciple of Saint John Chrysostom, Isidore of Pelusium was an Egyptian monk and priest famous for his austerity and v…
Saint Isidore the Farmer
A farmer in Madrid during the 12th century, Isidore led a life of intense prayer while faithfully serving his master, John of Vergas. Famous for the m…
Isidore of Saint Joseph
A Belgian Passionist brother, Isidore of Saint Joseph distinguished himself by his humility, obedience, and heroic acceptance of suffering in the face…
Other records (3)
Isidoro Zorzano Ledesma
Isidoro Zorzano Ledesma (1902-1943) was an Argentine industrial engineer, one of the first members of Opus Dei, recognized as Venerable by the Catholi…
Isidore Bakanja
A young Congolese layman, Isidore Bakanja was martyred in 1909 for refusing to remove his scapular and abandon his Christian faith.
Isidore Ngei Ko Lat
A Burmese lay catechist, Isidore Ngei Ko Lat was murdered in 1950 alongside Father Mario Vergara. He is the first indigenous Blessed of Burma.
Frequently asked questions
How many saints are named Isidore?
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Isidore, including Saint Isidore of Pelusium, Saint Isidore, Saint Isidore, Saint Isidora and Isidore Ngei Ko Lat.
Who is the most famous saint named Isidore?
The most famous saint named Isidore is Saint Isidore of Pelusium (5th century).