PATRON SAINTS OF INTERNET
INTRODUCTION
- Scholar of the 7th Century
St. Isidore was a prominent scholar and archbishop known for his scholarly work in the 7th century.
Compiler of Etymologiae
He compiled Etymologiae, an extensive encyclopedia on human and divine subjects and a chief landmark in glossography (compilation of glossaries).
Inspiration for the Digital Age
His efforts in organizing knowledge inspired his symbolic connection to the internet and the modern digital era. He was canonized in 1598. Feastday: 4 April.