On Sunday the Diocese of Youngstown (Ohio) celebrated the feast day of St. Isidore the Farmer, a devout farm worker who is credited with multiple miracles.

“St. Isidore, patron of farmers, pray for us!” the diocese posted on Facebook. “Isidore was noted as a hard worker, devout in prayer, and caring of the poor.” 

St. Isidore was born around the year 1070 in Madrid, Spain, a report on Catholic.org said. It is reported that Isidore experienced celestial visions and was visited by angels, who sometimes helped him with his farm work. Pope Paul V beatified Isidore in 1619, and Pope Gregory XV canonized him in 1622. His feast day is celebrated on May 15.

St. Isidore's family was poor but very devoted to God, a report from Saints Resource said. He went to work on a wealthy estate in Madrid, where he would go to Mass early in the morning before beginning work. His fellow farmhands thought he was lazy since he was late and would complain about him. The estate owner, Juan de Vargas, went to check in on Isidore's work and discovered two angels guiding the plow. Vargas also credited Isidore with saving the life of his daughter as well as one of his horses.

St. Isidore had a great love for poor people and for animals, a report from Franciscan Media said. It is reported that he was able to miraculously provide food for poor people.

Isidore is the patron saint of farmers, day laborers and the United States' National Rural Life Conference.