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Venerable Theodulus the Stylite was a patrician during the reign of Theodosius the Great (378–395). He was renowned for his wisdom, piety and humility. He was appointed governor by the emperor, but did not accept his position, unable to tolerate the injustice that prevailed.

His wife died after two years of marriage. Theodulus then distributed his wealth among the poor and, at the age of forty-two, withdrew to Edessa, where he lived as an ascetic on top of a pillar for forty years.

After enduring many hardships and struggles, he reposed peacefully around the year 440.