Symeon The Stylite
Definition
An especially extreme form of asceticism in which a monk lives on the top of a column under the open sky, as exemplified by Symeon the Stylite (thirty-seven years on a column near Antioch) and Alypius the Stylite (fifty years).
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Biblical References
- Matthew 19:21 — *Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” *
- Matthew 5:44 (implicitly, ‘the Teacher’s commandment’ to love enemies) — *But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you, *