Saint Alypius the Stylite (Αλύπιος ο Στυλίτης) was a seventh-century ascetic saint. He is revered as a monastic founder an intercessor for the infertile and a protector of children. During his lifetime he was a much sought-after starets (guide in the Christian spiritual life). Alypius was born in the city of Hadrianopolis in Paphlagonia. His mother who had been widowed early was very pious.
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birth date
0522-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
Paphlagonia, Hadrianopolis in Paphlagonia
death date
0640-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death place
Hadrianopolis in Paphlagonia
title
Venerable Father
venerated in
Eastern Orthodox Church, Eastern Catholic Churches, Catholic Church
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