Blessed Lazarus The Stylite
Also known as: Lazarus of Mount Galesio
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
November 7
Biography
Blessed Lazarus The Stylite, also known as Lazarus of Mount Galesio, is a revered figure in Catholic history who set a profound example of turning his back on the world and dedicating his life to prayer. He achieved this extraordinary feat by choosing to live without shelter atop a series of columns for many years, leading a life of extreme asceticism.