Venerable
Isidore of Scetis
Priest and hermit
A 4th-century Egyptian priest and ascetic, companion of Saint Macarius the Great.
- Era
- unknown
- Order
- Venerables
Life
Venerable Isidore of Scetis was a priest and ascetic of the Egyptian desert, in the fourth century, and died around the year 390. He was one of the Desert Fathers and a companion of Saint Macarius the Great. He is commemorated on 15 January.
John Cassian lists him as the leader of one of the four monastic communities of Scetis. The Roman Martyrology describes the blessed Isidore as renowned for holiness of life, for faith and for miracles.