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Syrian saint notoriously entered a city dragging a dead dog

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Saint Simeon Salus perfectly understood how to entirely destroy his own personal reputation to avoid the sin of massive pride. He specifically announced his arrival to a major city by tying a deceased street dog to his waist and cheerfully dragging it through the crowded gates.

Syrian saint notoriously entered a city dragging a dead dog
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