The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Maron
Also known as Saint Maron
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 210
Maron is a minor character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (5th century)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 210
- Books
- 1
Saint Maron was a hermit of the fifth century whose religious fervor and asceticism in the wilds of Syria inspired a following that would become the Maronite Church. His life was marked by extreme solitude and spiritual intensity, and after his death, rival cities disputed the honor of possessing his relics, a testament to the profound impact he left on those who revered him.
Description
Saint Maron has a gaunt, weathered face and sun-darkened skin. His hair and beard are long, tangled, and streaked with gray. He wears a simple, tattered robe of coarse fabric, and his bare feet are calloused from years of wandering. His eyes are deep-set and intense, reflecting both fervor and isolation.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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