Mount Athos weathered lithography (icon) of Saint Isidore the Martyr of Chios in pine wood with carved decoration.

Saint Isidore was born in 230 AD. and served in the Roman fleet as a sailor. When the fate of the fleet anchored in Chios, Isidore came in contact with Christians of the area and embraced Christianity. As soon as the centurion Julius was informed of the incident, he reported Isidore to Admiral Numerian. Numerian tried to persuade the Saint to renounce the Christian faith and sacrifice to idols. Isidore refused and as a result he was severely tortured and eventually beheaded.

Saint Isidore martyred in Chios in the year 250 AD. The Orthodox Christian Church celebrates his memory on May 14 of each year.

Apolytikion of Saint Isidore the Martyr of Chios

Fourth Tone

Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received the prize of the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.