The Pilgrim's Journey

St. Simeon the Stylite: Guinness Book World record for pole sitting

Richard SontagLast Updated: February 8th, 2021Uncategorized

We certainly are not providing any pilgrimages to Syria these days, but we thought the story would be an interesting one. Enjoy. (ZionsvilleCurrent, by Don Knebel) One of the world’s oldest churches honors a fifth-century ascetic whose record for endurance has remained unbroken. The church itself originated a design that is still emulated. The person … Read More