Simeon Stylites III was a Syrian ascetic who practiced pillar eremitism, a form of monasticism involving living atop a high column. He shared his name with two other famous stylites, making him difficult to distinguish from his predecessors. Living in the region of Cilicia, which is located in modern-day Turkey, he is thought to have resided near Hegca. His life ended around 601, and he is recognized as a saint within several Christian traditions.