Simeon, the Excentric's by hieronyma

Aleppo - Syria, ‘alab He must have been a character. Wishing urgently to lead an ascetic life, he finally built himself a column to live on, not to be disturbed by the faithful, who visited him nevertheless. And he preached, but only to the men. Women were not allowed to come near him. He is said to be the most famous person of the 5th Century. Around his columnn a beautiful church was built, the largest church at the time.

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