St Isidore the Farmer


Isidore* – May 15th

St Isidore the Farmer (d. 1130, Madrid, Spain) (Relics: Madrid, Spain)

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Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Buen Consejo y San Isidoro
(Parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel and St Isidore)
Calle de Toledo 37
28005 Madrid, Spain
*The body of St Isidore is enshrined in the main sanctuary of this church. The remains of his wife, Maria de la Cabeza, also rest within this church. They were both peasant farm laborers who were known for their exceptional piety and humility.

Churches of Honor in Rome

Sant'Isidoro a Capo le Case
(Saint Isidore at the Head of the Houses)
Via degli Artisti 41
Rome, Italy
*This church is north of the Barberini metro stop. It is not open often.  However, if one rings at the gate the sacristan may grant access.