Stylites Collection

Saint Simeon le Stylite (engraving)
3629574 Saint Simeon le Stylite (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Simeon le Stylite. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1840)

Saint Simeon Stylite on his Column (engraving)
498509 Saint Simeon Stylite on his Column (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Saint Simeon Stylites (c)

Circumcision. Creator: Laurent de la Hyre
Circumcision

Saints Simeon Stylites the Elder, Simeon Stylites the Younger and Alypius the Stylite, 1378. Found in the collection of the Church of the Transfiguration on Ilyina Street, Novgorod

Saint Symeon the Stylite with Scenes from His Life, 16th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Symeon the Stylite with Scenes from His Life, 16th century. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Saint Daniel Stylite. From the Deesis Range, 16th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Daniel Stylite. From the Deesis Range, 16th century. Found in the collection of the Nativity of Virgin Cathedral in the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Kirillov

St Simeon Stylites on top of his post, 5th century
Detail of a Christian funerary relief from Egypt showing St Simeon Stylites (c. 390 - 2 September 459) on top of his post, 5th century

St Simeon Stylites, Hermit of the Pillar, 5th century (1825). St Simeon Stylites (387-459) spent 7 years self-imposed solitude in a Syrian monastery

SAINT SIMEON STYLITES (c. 390-459). Syrian ascetic. Etching, French, early 19th century
SAINT SIMEON STYLITES (c.390-459). Syrian ascetic. Etching, French, early 19th century

Saint Simeon Stylites, Symeon the Stylite or Saint Simeon Stylites the Elder, c. 390? - 459. Syriac ascetic saint who achieved notability for living 37 years on a small platform on top of a pillar

Syria Basilica Kalat Siman St. Simeon Stylites
Syria, Basilica of Kalat Siman (St. Simeon Stylites). 1898, Syria

The Church of Saint Simeon Stylites, Aleppo, Syria
The Church of Saint Simeon Stylites, northwest of Aleppo, Syria - a Byzantine church, dating back to the 5th century. Built on the site of the pillar of St

ST. SIMEON STYLITES (390-459). Syrian ascetic. Etching, French, early 19th century

The ruins of the Basilica of St Simeon Stylites the Elder in the hills near Aleppo. St Simeon stood on top of a pillar for 30 years until his death in 459AD

Syria. Basilica of Saint Simeon Stylites. 5th century. Relie
Basilica of Saint Simeon Stylites. 5th century. Sculptural detail. Relief. Cross. Near Aleppo. Syria

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

Basilica of San Simeon (Qala at Samaan), Syria, Middle East

The Cruciform Church, dating from between 476 and 491 AD, containing the base of the pillar of St. Simeon the Stylite, Dead City region, northern Syria, Middle East

Remaining arches of the Cruciform Church, dating from between 476 and 491 AD, with the base of the pillar of St. Simeon the Stylite, Dead City region, northern Syria, Middle East

Simeon Stylites
SIMEON STYLITES Syrian ascetic who chose to spend 30 years of his life on a pillar whose height was gradually increased to 40 cubits

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"Stylites: Ascetic Saints Perched on Pillars in Aleppo, Syria" Discover the extraordinary lives of the Stylites, devout ascetics who found solace atop towering pillars in Aleppo, Syria. The Church of Saint Simeon Stylites stands as a testament to their remarkable devotion. Engravings depict Saint Simeon le Stylite, his unwavering faith etched onto stone and into history. These holy men, such as Saints Simeon Stylites the Elder and Younger and Alypius the Stylite, captivated hearts with their austere existence. Theophanes the Greek's 14th-century artwork immortalizes them alongside scenes from their extraordinary lives. Russian icons reveal Saint Symeon the Stylite's steadfastness amidst adversity while depicting Saint Daniel Stylite's spiritual journey within the Deesis Range. These depictions transport us to a time when faith knew no bounds. Saint Simeon himself perches atop his post in ancient illustrations from the 5th century. His enduring commitment inspired countless believers throughout history. Even in modern times, an engraving from early 19th-century France captures his essence as a Syrian ascetic. From living on small platforms for over three decades to achieving notability through sheer dedication near Aleppo, these saints left an indelible mark on humanity's spiritual tapestry. Their stories continue to resonate today—a reminder that true devotion knows no limits. Step back in time at Basilica of Saint Simeon Stylites; its fifth-century reliefs bear witness to this unique form of worship that defied convention and embraced solitude high above earthly concerns. Let us celebrate these remarkable souls who sought enlightenment through isolation—Saints Simeon and Daniel Stylists—their legacy endures as a beacon of unwavering faith amidst life's trials and tribulations.