A portrait of St. Hilary of Arles
St. Hilary of Arles
c. 403 – 449
Feast
May 5 · V c.
Patron of
Arles · Bishops · Preachers
Order
Bishop
Gallo-Roman bishop (c. 403-449), pupil of his kinsman St. Honoratus at Lérins, succeeded him as archbishop of Arles in 429 at age 26; metropolitan whose vigorous claims provoked his correction by Pope St. Leo the Great in 445 (the dispute that produced Valentinian III's rescript on Roman primacy). Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 403 · Died: 449 · From: France / Arles.
Patronage
St. Hilary of Arles is invoked as the patron of arles, bishops, preachers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Hilary of Arles, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.