Simeon the Stylite

GPTKB entity

Statements (121)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Saint
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Saint_Simeon_Stylites
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:temple
gptkb:spiritual_guidance
gptkb:Syrian_Christianity
gptkb:Simeon_the_Younger
spiritual warfare
pilar asceticism
the Stylite tradition
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:born gptkb:Politician
c. 390
c. 390 AD
gptkbp:canonized_by gptkb:church
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Saint_Basil_the_Great
gptkb:Saint_John_Chrysostom
gptkb:Saint_John_Climacus
gptkbp:cultural_impact in art and literature
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:died 459
459 AD
gptkbp:died_in 459 AD
gptkbp:diet solitary confinement
gptkbp:duration 37 years
gptkbp:famous_for extreme asceticism
gptkbp:followers gptkb:Stylites
gptkb:Simeonites
various regions
ascetics
many disciples
the ascetic lifestyle
gptkbp:founder pillar saints
gptkbp:has_impact_on Christian spirituality
gptkbp:height approximately 15 meters
about 15 meters
gptkbp:historical_figure written by Theodoret of Cyrrhus
gptkbp:historical_significance early Christian asceticism
early Christian hermit
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Simeon the Stylite
gptkbp:influence gptkb:temple
gptkb:Coptic_Christianity
Christian spirituality
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:temple
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:church
gptkb:Christian_hermits
gptkb:spiritual_practices
spiritual leaders
monastic rules
later ascetics
Christian ascetic practices
the monastic movement
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:statue
hagiographies
gptkbp:influenced_by early Christian ascetics
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:church
gptkb:pilgrimages
pillar saints
ascetic communities
other stylites
gptkbp:is_adept_at spiritual warfare
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Syrian_Christianity
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:church
gptkb:choir
September 1
January 5
gptkbp:is_considered a model of Christian piety
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:Simeon_the_Elder
gptkb:television_special
gptkb:Simeon_the_Stylite
his ascetic lifestyle
his dedication to prayer
his teachings on virtue
his influence on later saints
extreme fasting
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:statue
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:desert_fathers
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Christian_history
Eastern Christian heritage
Syrian monastic tradition
ascetic tradition
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:church
gptkb:spiritual_guidance
gptkb:television_special
living on a pillar
his pillar dwelling
long periods of silence
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Antioch
gptkb:Qalamoun_Mountains
gptkbp:legacy influence on later saints
gptkbp:lives_in gptkb:Politician
a pillar
gptkbp:location gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:miracle healing miracles
prophetic visions
healing the sick
gptkbp:patronage gptkb:Company
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:church
meditation
solitude
prayer and fasting
extreme asceticism
gptkbp:philosophy many
many followers
gptkbp:religion gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:significant_event began ascetic life on a pillar
gptkbp:technique self-denial
gptkbp:title gptkb:Saint
gptkbp:training gptkb:philosopher
devotion to God
humility
self-denial
gptkbp:venerated_in gptkb:church
gptkbp:vision of the future
of Christ
gptkbp:was_a gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Company
gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:wrote none known