Fool-for-Christ
Isidora the Fool of Tabenna in Egypt
Blessed Isidora the Fool of Tabenna in Egypt (4th C)
New Calendar May 10 Old Calendar May 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Isidora, Fool-for-Christ, struggled in the Tabenna monastery in Egypt during the sixth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Isidora the Fool of Tabenna in Egypt on May 10.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Isidora the Fool of Tabenna in Egypt as a patron when they bear the name Isidora at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 10.
Prayer
O holy Isidora the Fool of Tabenna in Egypt, 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.