Hilary of Poitiers

Physician, Deceased Person

0300 – 0368

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Who was Hilary of Poitiers?

Hilary of Poitiers was Bishop of Poitiers and is a Doctor of the Church. He was sometimes referred to as the "Hammer of the Arians" and the "Athanasius of the West." His name comes from the Latin word for happy or cheerful. His optional memorial in the Roman Catholic calendar of saints is 13 January. In the past, when this date was occupied by the Octave Day of the Epiphany, his feast day was moved to 14 January.

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Born
0300
Poitiers
Also known as
  • St. Hilary of Poitiers
Children
Nationality
  • France
Profession
Died
0368
Poitiers

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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