Feast day · April 4
St. Isidore, Bishop of Seville and Doctor of the Church
St. Isidore of Seville (c. 560 - 636 AD) was a prominent Catholic saint, bishop, and Doctor of the Church. He was born in Cartagena, Spain and served as the Archbishop of Seville for over three decades. Isidore was renowned for his vast knowledge and prolific writings on theology, history, and the sciences. His most famous work, the Etymologiae, was an early medieval encyclopedia that compiled information from the classical world. Isidore is revered for his contributions to education and his defense of Catholic doctrine. He is the patron saint of the internet, computer users, programmers, and students.