Pope Francis adds St. Isaac of Nineveh to the Roman Martyrology, honoring shared Christian heritage.
Pope Francis has announced that St. Isaac of Nineveh, a seventh-century Assyrian bishop, will be added to the Roman Martyrology. This decision, made during a meeting with Mar Awa III of the Assyrian Church of the East, reflects recommendations from the Synod on Synodality to recognize saints from various Christian traditions. St. Isaac, known for his writings on spirituality and compassion, symbolizes the shared faith and common roots of both churches.
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