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Hilary of Poitiers ( Latin: Hilarius Pictaviensis; c. 310 – c. 367) [2] was Bishop of Poitiers and a Doctor of the Church. He was sometimes referred to as the "Hammer of the Arians " ( Malleus Arianorum) and the " Athanasius of the West". [3] His name comes from the Latin word for happy or cheerful.
Saint Hilary of Poitiers (born c. 315, Poitiers, Gaul—died c. 367, Poitiers; feast day January 13) was a Gallo-Roman doctor of the church who as bishop of Poitiers was a champion of orthodoxy against Arianism (q.v.) and was the first Latin writer to introduce Greek doctrine to Western Christendom.
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Saint Hilary of Poitiers, instead of being discouraged by your exile, you used your time to study and write. Help us to bring good out of suffering and isolation in our own lives and see adversity as an opportunity to learn about or share our faith.
Jan 13, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of Saint Hilary of Poitiers, a fourth-century bishop who defended the divinity of Christ against Arianism. Find out how he was converted, exiled, and returned to his see in France.
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Jun 11, 2024 · St. Hilary of Poitiers is a parish that offers weekend and daily masses, confessions, and social action. It serves the communities of Huntingdon Valley, Rydal, and Meadowbrook, PA.
Jun 26, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of St. Hilary of Poitiers, a fourth-century bishop and theologian who defended the Orthodox Trinitarian faith against Arianism. Find out how he became a Doctor of the Church and influenced St. Ambrose and St. Augustine.
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January 13: Saint Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor—Optional Memorial. Born into a wealthy pagan family in Poitiers, France, Hilary enjoyed a fine education in the classics that created in him a hunger for the truth. Though some philosophers pointed him in the right direction, they all fell short.
