Hilary of Poitiers
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". 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.
Saint Hilary of Poitiers | |
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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 | |
| Born | c. 310 Pictavium, Gallia Narbonensis, Roman Empire |
| Died | c. 367 (aged c. 56–57) Pictavium, Septem Provinciae, Roman Empire |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Anglican Communion Lutheran Church Oriental Orthodoxy |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | 13 January 14 January (Byzantine Christianity; some local calendars and pre-1970 General Roman Calendar) |
| Attributes | episcopal vestments, a mitre and crozier, and usually white and often long beard |
| Influences | Origen, Athanasius |
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