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St. Isidore of Seville (Bishop and Doctor)

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St. Isidore of Seville was born around 560 AD in Cartagena, Spain, into a devout and scholarly family. He succeeded his brother as Bishop of Seville and became one of the most influential scholars of the early Middle Ages. Recognizing the importance of education in preserving the faith and building a stable society, he worked tirelessly to establish schools and promote learning among both clergy and laity. His most famous work, the Etymologiae, …

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Catholic Insight

Saint Isidore of Seville, the Internet and Industriousness - Catholic Insight

Today, April 4th is the commemoration of Saint Isidore of Seville (560-636) a bishop and doctor of the Church during a tumultuous age, when civilization was crumbling, coming apart at its very seams, which may sound sort of au courant. Then again, the form of this world has always been passing away. Through it all, Isidore guided his diocese, which he had assumed after the death of his brother and fellow bishop, Leander, for three fruitful decad…

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St. Isidore of Seville

On April 4, the Catholic Church honors Saint Isidore of Seville, a bishop and scholar who helped the Church preserve its own traditions, and the heritage of western civilization, in the early middle ages.In 653, less than two decades after…

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