Hilary of Poitiers
Bishop of Poitiers (c. 310 – c. 367)
b. 315 · d. 367
Hilary of Poitiers or St Hilarius was Bishop of Poitiers and a Doctor of the Church. He was sometimes referred to as the "Hammer of the Arians" and the "Athanasius of the West". His name comes from the Latin word for happy or cheerful. Prior to his conversion to Christianity, Hilary married someone, and then fathered Abra of Poitiers, a nun and saint who became known for her charity.
Related people
- Abra of Poitiers parent of · traditional
- Licinian of Cartagena influenced · traditional
- wife of Hilary of Poitiers spouse of · traditional
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- Poitiers death
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.
- The Early Church 2 claims — Hilary is exiled to Phrygia; Council of Seleucia in Isauria