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Hilary of Poitiers (Latin: Hilarius Pictaviensis; c. 310 – c. 367) 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]
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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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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Saint Hilary of Poitiers (c. 300 – 368 C.E. ), also known as Hilarius, was bishop of Poitiers in Gaul (today's France) and an eminent doctor of the Western Christian Church. A sometimes persecuted champion against the theological movement of Arianism, he was known as the " Athanasius of the West."
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.
A fourth-century bishop who fought against Arianism and other heresies in Gaul and the East. He wrote many works on theology and scripture, and was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pius IX.
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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.
