Word of the Day:
stylite
What It Means
A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar.
Stylite in Context
“Stylites often became major players in Church politics, shouting down their theological pronouncements from their little elevated balconies to the expectant crowds below, or giving personalized advice to those favoured enough to climb the ladder and join them on their platform.”
Did You Know?
From Ecclesiastical Greek στυλίτης (stulítēs), from Ancient Greek στῦλος (stûlos, “pillar”).
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