Saint · 364-378
Isaac the Confessor
Venerable Isaac the Confessor, Founder of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople
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Why they are a saint
Saint Isaac, the founder of the Dalmaton Monastery (Μονή Δαλμάτων) at Constantinople, lived during the IV century, in the reign of Emperor Valens (364-378), who was an adherent of the Arian heresy. The Orthodox Church commemorates Isaac the Confessor on March 22.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Isaac the Confessor as a patron when they bear the name Isaac at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 22. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Isaac the Confessor, pray to God for us.
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