Hilary of Poitiers


Hilary of Poitiers
The Ordination of Saint Hilary, from a 14th-century manuscript
"Malleus Arianorum" and the "Athanasius of the West"; Bishop, Confessor and Doctor of the Church
Bornc. 310
Pictavium, Gallia Narbonensis, Roman Empire
Diedc. 367 (aged c. 56–57)
Pictavium, Septem Provinciae, Roman Empire
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Anglican Communion
Lutheran Church
Oriental Orthodoxy
CanonizedPre-Congregation
Feast13 January
14 January (Byzantine Christianity; some local calendars and pre-1970 General Roman Calendar)
Attributesepiscopal vestments, a mitre and crozier, and usually white and often long beard[1]
InfluencesOrigen, Athanasius

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. In addition to his important work as bishop, Hilary was married and the father of Abra of Poitiers, a nun and saint who became known for her charity.

  1. ^ Stracke, Richard (20 October 2015). "Saint Hilary: The Iconography". Christian Iconography.
  2. ^ General Audience Libreria Editrice Vaticana
  3. ^ Chisholm 1911, p. 458.