Saint Varadat was born in Antioch. He chose the life of a hermit and initially lived in a hut, then retreated to a high mountain where he built a cell, the dimensions of which were smaller than his height. In it, he always stood, hunched over, and lived without windows, having only one closed door to avoid visits. For light, he arranged openings in the wall that did not protect him from rain and heat. The saint lived in such a cramped space for many years. Later, at the urging of Bishop Theodoret, he came out of the cell but began to wear garments made of sewn leather that covered his entire body, leaving only small openings for breathing. He constantly stood with his hands raised, glorifying God, and did not seek comfort, but strove to humble his flesh, battling strong passions. Having reached exhaustion, he departed to the Lord and received eternal rest.
