Saint Isaac
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Saint Isaac is a name shared by several saints in the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. See the individual articles for each:
- Saint Isaac of Nineveh (Isaac the Syrian, c. 613–700 AD) — Syriac bishop and mystic; his writings on prayer, silence, and the mercy of God are among the most profound in Eastern Christian spirituality; venerated by Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and Anglican traditions; feast January 28 (East).
- Saint Isaac of Spoleto (died c. 550 AD) — Eastern hermit who settled near Spoleto, Umbria; miraculous deeds recorded by Saint Gregory the Great in the Dialogues; feast April 11.
- Saint Isaac the Great (c. 354–438 AD) — Armenian Catholicos (patriarch); translated the Bible into Armenian; patron of Armenian literature and learning; feast September 9 (Armenian Church), November 9 (Roman Martyrology).
- Saint Isaac of Constantinople (died 383 AD) — Monk who rebuked Emperor Valens for favoring the Arians; founded the first monastery in Constantinople (Dalmatos Monastery); feast May 30 (East), June 3 (West).
- Saint Isaac Jogues (1607–1646 AD) — French Jesuit missionary to New France (Canada); one of the North American Martyrs; martyred by Mohawks; canonized 1930; feast October 19.
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