Saint · 249-251
Isidore and Myrope of Chios
Venerable Isidore the Fool-For-Christ and Wonderworker of Rostov († 1474)
New Calendar May 14 Old Calendar May 27
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Isidor lived during the III Century on the Island of Chios, and was a native of Alexandria. The Orthodox Church commemorates Isidore and Myrope of Chios on May 14.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Isidore and Myrope of Chios as a patron when they bear the name Isidore at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 14. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Isidore and Myrope of Chios, 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.