Martha, mother of Simeon Stylites the Younger was a 6th-century Christian woman from Antioch. After being betrothed to a young man, she initially intended to enter a life of seclusion, but she followed the advice of John the Baptist to marry her intended husband. This union produced her son, Simeon. Known for her deep piety, she spent her nights in prayer and dedicated much of her time to assisting the poor, orphans, and the sick.