Roman Catholic Saint. In English, he is known as St. Isidore the Farmer.
He came from a poor family and was sent to work for a wealthy landowner. He married Maria de la Cabeza, who also is a canonized saint. He went to Mass every morning, but because of this, he was often late for work. Even though he was late, his ploughing was always completed. His co-workers believed that they witnessed it being carried out by angels and so held Isidro with great respect. He was canonized in 1622 as part of a group of five important Spanish saints which also included Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Saint Teresa of Avila, Saint Francis Xavier, and Saint Philip Neri. He is the patron of agricultural workers, labourers, livestock, and Madrid, Spain. His feast day is celebrated on May 15.
Roman Catholic Saint. In English, he is known as St. Isidore the Farmer.
He came from a poor family and was sent to work for a wealthy landowner. He married Maria de la Cabeza, who also is a canonized saint. He went to Mass every morning, but because of this, he was often late for work. Even though he was late, his ploughing was always completed. His co-workers believed that they witnessed it being carried out by angels and so held Isidro with great respect. He was canonized in 1622 as part of a group of five important Spanish saints which also included Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Saint Teresa of Avila, Saint Francis Xavier, and Saint Philip Neri. He is the patron of agricultural workers, labourers, livestock, and Madrid, Spain. His feast day is celebrated on May 15.
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