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Isaac the Syrian (Syriac: ܡܪܝ ܐܝܣܚܩ ܕܢܝܢܘܐ; Arabic: إسحاق النينوي Ishaq an-Naynuwī; Greek: Ἰσαὰκ Σῦρος; c. 613 – c. 700), also remembered as Saint Isaac the Syrian, Isaac of Nineveh, Abba Isaac, Isaac Syrus and Isaac of Qatar, was a 7th-century Syriac Christian bishop and theologian best remembered for ...
May 31, 2023 · Our venerable father Isaac of Nineveh, also known as Isaac of Syria, is a 7th century saint known for his strict asceticism and ascetic writings. St. Isaac was born in the region of Qatar on the western shore of the Persian Gulf.
Saint Isaac the Syrian, also known as Isaac of Nineveh, is one of the most revered figures in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches. His profound spiritual insights and ascetic writings have guided generations of Christians on their spiritual journeys.
Isaac of Nineveh, (died c. 700, near Susa in Umayyad Iran) was a Syrian bishop, theologian, and monk whose writings on mysticism became a fundamental source for both Eastern and Western Christians.
St. Isaac the Syrian, also known as Isaac of Nineveh, lived during a time of great religious fervor and theological exploration. His life, marked by deep contemplation and ascetic practices, culminated in a period of seclusion and introspection during his final years.
The Ascetical Homilies of Isaac the Syrian is a collection of homilies on the topic of Christian asceticism and prayer, written c. 688 by Saint Isaac the Syrian. [1] Structure. Originally, Isaac's works were divided into seven volumes. [2] . This division, however, has since been lost.
Today, 28th January, many Churches celebrate the feastday of St Isaac the Syrian. Vatican News investigates this desert-dwelling monk, whose voice, even across a distance of many centuries, comes 'right into the house of one's soul.' By Joseph Tulloch.
