The Life of St. Simeon Stylites

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(55 65 81 1)>In this work about the life of Saint Simeon his disciple Anthony notes how he is chosen by God from birth and yearns to understand how to serve Him. After leaving his father's sheep to enter a church he learns about the virtues of fearing God from an elder. Following this guidance he joins a monastery where he faces tribulations including extreme fasting and self-imposed hardships. His dedication to serving God leads to physical suffering which ultimately results in his expulsion from the monastery due to his extreme ascetic practices. The story highlights themes of devotion sacrifice and the challenges of monastic life</span></p><p></p>