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Saint Daniel the Stylite

Feast: December 11th • 5th century

Originally from Maratha, Daniel became a famous stylite in Constantinople in the 5th century, following the example of Saint Simeon. Living …

Saint Pothinus and his companions (Martyrs of Lyon)

Feast: June 2nd • 2nd century

In 177, under Marcus Aurelius, forty-eight Christians from Lyon and Vienne, led by Bishop Pothinus and the slave Blandina, suffered martyrdo…

Seth the Patriarch

Son of Adam and Eve born after the death of Abel, Seth is a biblical patriarch recognized for his wisdom and piety. He is credited with the …

Saint Walfroy (Stylite of the West)

Feast: October 21st • 6th century

Originally from Lombardy, Walfroy is the only known stylite in the West. Settled on a pillar near Carignan in the 6th century, he fought aga…