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St. Simeon Stylites the Younger: Living on a Pillar
Manage episode 364170295 series 3358840
Finding his calling at an extremely young age, Simeon started living on top of a pillar while still a child, beginning a life of intense austerity that would inspire others to the faith. Becoming a priest and founding his own monastery, Simeon never left his pillar even when offering mass.
Saint Simeon Stylites the Younger 521 - 596. Feast day: May 24.
Show Host: Sophia Bauer
Episode 353
Website: https://awakenthesaint.show
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Manage episode 364170295 series 3358840
Finding his calling at an extremely young age, Simeon started living on top of a pillar while still a child, beginning a life of intense austerity that would inspire others to the faith. Becoming a priest and founding his own monastery, Simeon never left his pillar even when offering mass.
Saint Simeon Stylites the Younger 521 - 596. Feast day: May 24.
Show Host: Sophia Bauer
Episode 353
Website: https://awakenthesaint.show
Like our 3 minute saint stories? Check out Awaken the Word:
Spoke Street
Awaken Catholic
Get the AWAKEN Catholic app at
390 episodes
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