Taleleo

This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Thallélaios (θαλλέλαιος),” composed of two elements: “thállō ‎(θάλλω)” (bloom, sprout, grow, flourish, swell, abound) plus “lāós (λᾱός)” (people, people assembled), has been traced to the Syriac reconstruction of “Tālēlāʾōs.” In turn, the name means “one who brings radiance and rebirth.” St. Thalelaeus was a Hermit. Born in Cilicia (modern Turkey), he took up the life of a hermit near Gabala (or Gala), modern Syria, and lived near a pagan temple which attracted pagan pilgrims. He converted many of them to Christianity through his zeal. It is reported that he spent many years living in a barrel. Thalelacus was a hermit for sixty years. The feast day is celebrated on February 27.