stylite

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The founder of the group, St. Simeon the Stylite, climbed up a pillar in Syria and spent the next 30 years living on top of it.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

Fifth century Daniel the Stylite lived atop a pillar near the Bos-phorus for 33 years, and, like his famed preceptor Simeon, controlled with his prestige the emperors and patriarchs in the world below.

From Time Magazine Archive

When he died in 459, Simeon the Stylite held an influential place in the early Christian church, and his holy example soon dotted the plains of Syria and upper Mesopotamia with anchorite-bearing pillars.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Simeon the Stylite is not a character about whom we Catholics need to be apologetic."

From Time Magazine Archive

A Stylite might have contented himself there; Gilliatt, more luxurious in his requirements, wanted something more commodious.

From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor