A portrait of St. Isidore of Chios
St. Isidore of Chios
d. 251
Feast
May 15 · III c.
Patron of
Sailors · Chios · Martyrs
Order
Soldier / Martyr
Roman officer and martyr (d. 251), serving in the imperial fleet at Chios under Decius; refused to sacrifice and was tortured, dragged behind horses, and beheaded. Patron of Chios, where his cathedral preserves his shrine. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Died: 251 · From: Chios / Greece.
Patronage
St. Isidore of Chios is invoked as the patron of sailors, chios, martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Isidore of Chios, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.