Opus Dei

Isidoro Zorzano was an Argentinian engineer and one of the first members of Opus Dei. On the anniversary of his death, the 15 of July, Mitzi — who discovered his story through an audiobook — shares how Isidoro’s simple, down-to-earth life inspired her to turn to him as a powerful ally for herself and her family.

Books and other documents related to Isidoro and his cause of canonization

6 December is the feast of Saint Nicholas of Bari. The story of how Saint Josemaria came to name him intercessor for the financial needs of Opus Dei.

A couple in Bangalore (India) shares their moving testimony of hope after being told their unborn child had no heartbeat. Through prayer and the intercession of Venerable Isidoro Zorzano, they experienced what they believe to be a true miracle.

We share three favours attributed to Isidoro Zorzano's intercession, not only to solve domestic problems but to bring light to the home of those who sought Isidoro's help. Isidoro was declared venerable in 2016 and his canonisation process remains open.

"Isidoro 100%" is a portrait, a conversation about Isidoro Zorzano which summarises the most significant of the 259 testimonies that were collected after his death, due to lymphoma when he was about to turn 41 and was working as a railway engineer.

"Isidoro 100%" is a portrait, a conversation about Isidoro Zorzano which summarises the most significant of the 259 testimonies that were collected after his death, due to lymphoma when he was about to turn 41 and was working as a railway engineer.

On 24 August 1930, Isidoro had a long conversation with St. Josemaría Escrivá which immediately led him to join Opus Dei.

A recent favor attributed to the intercession of Venerable Isidoro Zorzano (13 September 1902 - 15 July 1943)

July 15 marked a new anniversary of the death in 1943 of the Venerable Servant of God Isidoro Zorzano. María José Salazar, from Peru, recounts the important role he has in her life.