Isidore of Seville

Son of Severianus and Theodora, people known for their piety. Brother of Saint Fulgentius of Ecija, Saint Florentina of Cartagena, and Saint Leander of Seville, who raised him after their father‘s death. Initially a poor student, he gave the problem over to God and became one of the most learned men of his time. Priest. Helped his brother Leander, archbishop of Seville, in the conversion the Visigoth Arians. Hermit.

Archbishop of Seville, Spain c.601, succeeding his brother to the position. Teacher, founder, reformer. Required seminaries in every diocese, and wrote a rule for religious orders. Prolific writer whose works include a dictionary, an encyclopedia, a history of Goths, and a history of the world beginning with creation. Completed the Mozarabic liturgy which is still in use in Toledo, Spain. Presided at the Second Council of Seville, and the Fourth Council of Toledo. Introduced the works of Aristotle to Spain.

Proclaimed Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XIV in 1722, and became the leading candidate for patron of computer users and the internet in 1999.

Propers for Isidore of Seville - 4 April - Teacher, Churchman, and Bishop

The Collect.

O GOD, by whose providence blessed Isidore was sent to guide thy people in the way of everlasting salvation: grant we beseech thee, that as we have learned of him the doctrine of life on earth, so we may be found worthy to have him for our advocate in heaven. Through.Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


The Epistle - 2 Timothy 4:1-8


The Gospel - St. Matthew 5:13-20


Reference and Resources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isidore_of_Seville
http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-isidore-of-seville/
http://www.episcopalnet.org/Saints/Apr4Isidore.html

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