Stylite

[stailait]

Definition

(noun.) an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars.

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Definition

(n.) One of a sect of anchorites in the early church, who lived on the tops of pillars for the exercise of their patience; -- called also pillarist and pillar saint.

Edited by Christine

Definition

n. one of an early class of anchorets who lived unsheltered on the tops of pillars—Simeon Stylites (c. 390-459) is said to have lived thirty years on such.

Edited by Allison