:''Simeon Stylites is sometimes called the "Simeon Stylites the Elder." For the later saint of this name, see Simeon Stylites the Younger.'' (390 – 459), Christian saint, was born at Sisan in northern Syria. He is called stylite after the Greek word ''style'' meaning ''pillar''. After beginning life as a shepherd boy, he entered a monastery before the age of 16 (...)