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  1. 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.

  2. 5 days ago · St. Hilary of Poitiers. Feast Day: January 13 – CNA. On January 13, Catholics celebrate St. Hilary of Poitiers, a fourth-century philosopher whose studies made him a champion of Orthodox Trinitarian theology during one of the most difficult periods of Church history.

  3. Jul 11, 2023 · Saint Hilary of Poitiers was a prominent theologian and bishop in the early Christian church. He is widely recognized for his contributions to Christian doctrine and his defense of the Trinity. Learn more about his life and his role as a Doctor of the Church. #SaintHilary #EarlyChristianity #Trinity #CatholicChurch #Faith

  4. In 361 Hilary re-entered Poitiers in triumph and resumed possession of his see. He was welcomed with the liveliest joy by his flock and his brothers in the episcopate, and was visited by Martin, his former disciple and subsequently Bishop of Tours.

  5. 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.

  6. Jan 13, 2024 · Hilary of Poitiers was a 4th-century bishop, renowned for his defense against Arianism and contributions to early Christian theology and writings.

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  8. Synopsis. HILARY, Bishop of Poitiers (Pictaviurn), the place of his birth, was b. early in the fourth century; d. 366. He shone like a clear star alongside of the great champions of the Nicene Creed, - Athanasius, Basil, and the two Gregories.

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