Cloud of Witnesses
Venerable (Monastic) 5th century

Venerable James the Solitary of Syria

Also known as James the Hermit

A disciple of Saint Maron who lived on a mountain near Cyrrhus in severe asceticism, enduring illness, chains, fasting, and constant prayer.

Feast Day
November 26
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Their life

A disciple of Saint Maron who lived on a mountain near Cyrrhus in severe asceticism, enduring illness, chains, fasting, and constant prayer.

His companions & kin
Venerable (Monastic)
Venerable Marcian of Cyrrhus
Venerable (Monastic)
Venerable Mausimas the Syrian
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Venerable Salamanes the Silent
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Venerable Macedonius the Hermit of Syria
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Mares the Singer of Syria
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Venerable Palladius the Hermit of Antioch
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints