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Saint Daniel the Style
According to the Synaxarist,Saint Daniel the Stylitis,was born in 410 AD,in the village of Maroutha in the region of Samosata. His brave parents were named Elias and Martha. Daniel was born when his mother was a virgin. That is why his parents promised to dedicate him to the service of God. They brought it up very carefully,and their labor was not wasted. Daniel bore fruit.
While still young, he went to the nearby towns and explained the Gospel. Then he went to a community monastery, where he took part in pious exercises, theological studies and the maintenance of nobility. Once, while on a trip with the abbot of the Abbey, he met Simeon the Stiaal and received his blessing.
When the abbot of the monastery died, daniel went back to Simeon and asked his advice where he should go. Simeon advised him to go to Constantinople, which Daniel did. He settled there in the precincts of the temple of General Michael in Propontis.
After a while,he saw a vision of Simeon calling him. Daniel, interpreting this vision, built a tall pillar and fixed it. The purpose of installing it on the pole was the struggle to eliminate passions and gain more talents. He received the prophetic gift, performed many miracles and his participation in the Council of Chalcedon was critically important.
She died at the age of 80, full of “the fruits of righteousness through Jesus christ” (To the Philippians, verse 11). That, full of fruit, produces victory and is accomplished through Jesus Christ.
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After you raised your body, wise man, on the pillar, you raised your mind, leaning towards God, living like an angel, from on a pillar who lived, the guardians of piety, crying for you , Daniel Theophores, who protects us from all dangers, send out your message.