stylite

[US]/ˈstaɪlaɪt/
[UK]/ˈstaɪlaɪt/

Translation

n.a Christian ascetic who lives on a pillar; a person who practices rigorous self-discipline
Word Forms
Pluralstylites

Phrases & Collocations

stylite ascetic

stylitisk asket

stylite pillar

stylitisk søjle

stylite hermit

stylitisk eremit

stylite life

stylitisk liv

stylite tradition

stylitisk tradition

stylite community

stylitisk fællesskab

stylite worship

stylitisk tilbedelse

stylite history

stylitisk historie

stylite practices

stylitiske praksisser

stylite spirituality

stylitisk spiritualitet

Example Sentences

the stylite lived on top of a pillar for many years.

stylitten levede på toppen af en søjle i mange år.

stylites were known for their extreme asceticism.

Stylitter var kendt for deres ekstreme asketisme.

many stylites attracted followers seeking spiritual guidance.

Mange stylitter tiltrak tilhængere, der søgte åndelig vejledning.

the life of a stylite was marked by solitude and prayer.

En stylitts liv var præget af ensomhed og bøn.

historians study the practices of stylites in ancient times.

Historikere studerer stylitternes praksis i oldtiden.

stylite monks often preached from their elevated positions.

Stylitmunke prædikede ofte fra deres ophøjede positioner.

some stylites would go without food for days.

Nogle stylitter ville gå uden mad i dagevis.

the stylite's dedication to faith was inspiring.

Stylittens dedikation til troen var inspirerende.

stylites often faced harsh weather conditions.

Stylitter stod ofte over for barske vejrforhold.

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