Martyr
Isidora
Martyr Isidora
New Calendar May 1 Old Calendar May 14
Why they are a saint
Martyr Isidora is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 1. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Isidora as a patron when they bear the name Isidora at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Isidora, 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.