For farming, gardens, weather, and rural work
St. Isidore the Farmer
Feast dayMay 15Often sought forFarmers, farm laborers, and rural communities
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The life of this saint
Isidore was a farm laborer near Madrid whose ordinary life joined hard work, prayer, care for the poor, and love for his family. He and his wife, St. Maria de la Cabeza, are remembered for holiness rooted in daily responsibilities.
Why Catholics ask for this saint’s intercession
His sanctity in farm work makes him a natural intercessor for crops, livestock, gardens, weather, and families whose livelihood depends on the land.
Ask for intercession
A prayer with St. Isidore the Farmer
St. Isidore, faithful worker of the land, intercede for our fields, gardens, animals, and livelihood. Ask God for favorable weather, wise stewardship, safety in labor, and enough to share. Teach us to unite honest work with prayer and gratitude. Amen.
