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https://spear-prosop.org/797-1
Date: 0483Event Factoid: Simeon was a recluse who lived in a walled monastery. He spent much of his time standing on a wall in order to fulfill two purposes: seclusion and the entertainment of strangers. He began living as a recluse in 483.

Sources:

  • Jean de Ephèse, "Lives of the Eastern Saints I." Patrologia Orientalis vol. 17.1 (1923)., p: 84-86.Link to Zotero Bibliographic RecordLink to Worldcat Bibliographic recordLink to Archive.org Bibliographic record

How to cite:

Katayoun Torabi , https://spear-prosop.org/797-1, in The Lives of the Eastern Saints, edited by Daniel L. Schwartz, general editor Daniel L. Schwartz, 2023-10-03-04:00.

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