Simeon Sty·li·tes (st -l t z), Saint a.d. 390?-459. Syrian Christian ascetic. The first of the "pillar-dwelling" ascetics, he spent 30 years atop a column. |
Simeon Stylites [staɪˈlaɪtiːz]
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(Biographies / Simeon Stylites, Saint (?390-459) M, Syrian, RELIGION: monk, MISC: ascetic, RELIGION: saint) Saint. ?390-459 ad, Syrian monk, first of the ascetics who lived on pillars. Feast day: Jan. 5 or Sept. 1
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