Byzantine Christianity had its ascetics. One lived here in western Syria. On a pillar. For almost 40 years. Day and night. His name was Simeon, and he begat a generation of fellow 'stylites.' Each of them lived on a pillar. Now around St. Simeon's pillar are the bones of the Byzantine church built after his death. Can you see what's left of his pillar? [1993]
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