Hermit
Saint Simeon Stylites
Saint Simeon Stylites spent decades atop a pillar in the Syrian desert, seeking solitude and spiritual elevation. His extreme asceticism has captivated the imagination of many.
Patron saint of
Hermits, Ascetics
- Feast
- September 2
- Era
- 5th Century
- Place
- Antakya
At a Glance
Saint Simeon Stylites
- Feast Day
- September 2
- Era
- 5th Century
- Primary Place
- Antakya
- Vocation
- Hermit
- Patronage
- Hermits, Ascetics
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Overview
Saint Simeon Stylites
Saint Simeon Stylites spent decades atop a pillar in the Syrian desert, seeking solitude and spiritual elevation. His extreme asceticism has captivated the imagination of many.
Feast day: September 2
Patronage
Hermits, Ascetics
Connected Places
- Antakya, Turkey: Site of his pillar
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