St. Simeon Stylites the Younger

Saint Simeon Stylites the Younger (521 - May 24, 597) is a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Simeon seems to have been drawn at a young age to a life of austerity. He attached himself to a community of ascetics living within the mandra or enclosure of another pillar-hermit, named John, who acted as their spiritual director. Simeon while still only a boy had a pillar erected for himself close to that of John. Hewas ordained a priest, and monks would ascend a ladder to receive Holy Communion from him.

His Feast Day is May 24.