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Hilary of Poitiers was a 4th-century bishop, theologian and Doctor of the Church who opposed Arianism and defended the Nicene faith. He was exiled by Emperor Constantius II, but wrote several works on the Trinity, the councils and the Antichrist.
Learn about the life and works of Saint Hilary of Poitiers, a Gallo-Roman bishop and doctor of the church who fought against Arianism and wrote on the Trinity. Find out how he was exiled, exonerated, and hymned by the Roman emperor Constantius II.
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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, and read his reflections on the Trinity.
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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.
A brief introduction to the life and works of St. Hilary of Poitiers, a fourth-century bishop and theologian who influenced the development of Christian doctrine. Learn about his education, his controversies, his sufferings, and his legacy in the Western Church.
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."
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Learn about the life and works of St. Hilary of Poitiers, a fourth-century bishop who fought against Arianism and defended orthodoxy. Find out his feast day, his writings, and his legacy in the Church.
