Theodulus the Stylite

Holy Venerable Theodulus the Stylite, of Constantinople and Ephesus, an eparch and stylite, was a patrician in the time of Theodosius the Great (378 to 395), known for wisdom, piety and modesty. He was appointed eparch of the Emperor Theodosius, but left his post, not wishing to put up with injustice.

His wife died after two years of marriage, and Theodulus gave his wealth to the poor and, at the age of forty-⁠two, withdrew to the city of Edessa, where he struggled for forty years on a pillar. After many labours and struggles he reposed in peace around 440. He is commemorated on 16 December (new style).