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Saint Isidora the Simple was a 4th century nun who lived at the Tabbenisi monastery in Egypt. She is celebrated as the first example of a "Holy Fool"- a Saint whose humble and simple lifestyle attracts the mockery of the world, much like how Christ was mocked in his crucifixion. We contemplate Saint Isidora's life, read scriptures that celebrate this "Christian foolishness", and consider how her example of Christian foolishness inspired Saint Francis and Feodor Dostoevsky, particularly in his character of Prince Myshkin. 

<p>Saint Isidora the Simple was a 4th century nun who lived at the Tabbenisi monastery in Egypt. She is celebrated as the first example of a "Holy Fool"- a Saint whose humble and simple lifestyle attracts the mockery of the world, much like how Christ was mocked in his crucifixion. We contemplate Saint Isidora's life, read scriptures that celebrate this "Christian foolishness", and consider how her example of Christian foolishness inspired Saint Francis and Feodor Dostoevsky, particularly in his character of Prince Myshkin. </p>

Saint Isidora the Simple

"Saint Isidora," from Women of Faith, written by Calee M. Lee, illustrated by Lisa Graves (Xist Publishing, 2015)