Isidore of Pelusium

Who they were

Isidore, born at Alexandria, left family and goods to become a monk near Pelusium, where he was known for strict observance and austerity, and was probably abbot and priest.

His many letters fight against unworthy clergy, defend the memory of St John Chrysostom and oppose Nestorianism. He died not later than 450.

The miracles

There was never a formal cause: he has been honoured as a saint since before the Church's formal processes began.

Why that counted as sanctity

A monk who defended the faith and the good name of the Church.

Connected on this site

• Cyril of Alexandria Saint
  “Isidore is known to us for his letters, written to Cyril of Alexandria, Theodosius II, and a host of others.” — Wikipedia
• John Chrysostom Saint
  “His many letters fight against unworthy clergy, defend the memory of St John Chrysostom and oppose Nestorianism.” — this site's research
• Theodosius II Saint
  “Isidore is known to us for his letters, written to Cyril of Alexandria, Theodosius II, and a host of others.” — Wikipedia