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HE WAS THE MOST EDUCATED MAN OF HIS TIME: Today we celebrate Venerable Isidore of Pelusium
This joint holiday was established in the 11th century, during the reign of Emperor Alexios Komnenos.
TL;DR
- Venerable Isidore of Pelusium is celebrated by the Serbian Orthodox Church on February 17th.
- He was Egyptian, born to distinguished parents and related to Alexandrian patriarchs Theophilus and Cyril.
- After studying secular sciences, he renounced wealth and fame for a spiritual life in Christ.
- He was a great defender and interpreter of the Orthodox faith.
- Historian Nikephoros states Isidore wrote over ten thousand letters, offering correction, advice, comfort, and teaching.
- He believed it was more important to teach virtuous living than eloquent preaching.
- His primary rule was to act first, then teach, following the example of Jesus Christ.
- He supported Saint John Chrysostom during his persecution, writing to Patriarch Theophilus.
- He lived a long life, achieved much, and passed away around 436 AD.