Hierarch
Isaiah the Wonderworker of Rostov
Saint Isaiah the Wonderworker, Bishop of Rostov
New Calendar May 15 Old Calendar May 28
Why they are a saint
Isaiah the Wonderworker of Rostov is remembered as Bishop of Rostov. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Isaiah the Wonderworker of Rostov as a patron when they bear the name Isaiah at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 15. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Isaiah the Wonderworker of Rostov, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.