St Simeon (Simon) Stylites (387-459) Hermit of the Pillar. Syrian pillar-saint. 7 years self-imposed solitude in Syrian monastery, then spent 30 years on top of a 72ft pillar preaching to the crowds. Woodcut published London 1825.

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St Simeon (Simon) Stylites (387-459) Hermit of the Pillar. Syrian pillar-saint. 7 years self-imposed solitude in Syrian monastery, then spent 30 years on top of a 72ft pillar preaching to the crowds. Woodcut published London 1825.

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