November 26th, the feast day of Saint Alypius
November 26th, the feast day of Saint Alypius , known as Alypius the Stylite, was born in 522 in Adrianople, Paphlagonia, and lived until 640. From a young age, Alypius aspired to a solitary life dedicated to God and was educated by Bishop Theodore. After having a vision of the holy martyr Euphemia, he returned to his hometown to found a church in her honor, built on an ancient pagan temple. To intensify his ascetic life, Alypius built a pillar, where he remained standing for 53 years, dedicating himself to prayer and ministering to the faithful. During this time, he faced attempts at demonic disturbance, but his unshakable faith strengthened him. Over time, the demons gave up attacking him. When he could no longer stand, he lay down on his side on the pillar, spending the last 14 years of his life in this position until he died at the age of 118. After his death, his body was venerated in the church he had founded.
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