A portrait of St. Hilary of Poitiers
St. Hilary of Poitiers
c. 310 – 367
Feast
January 13 · IV c.
Patron of
Theologians · Poitiers · Defenders against Arianism
Order
Bishop / Doctor of the Church
Gallo-Roman bishop and theologian (c. 310-367), elected bishop of Poitiers c. 350 as a married convert from paganism; foremost Western opponent of Arianism, exiled to Phrygia by Constantius II for refusing to condemn Athanasius. Author of "De Trinitate," the great Latin Trinitarian work of the 4th century. Doctor of the Church (1851).
Life & Times
Born: c. 310 · Died: 367 · From: France / Poitiers.
Patronage
St. Hilary of Poitiers is invoked as the patron of theologians, poitiers, defenders against arianism. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“There is no space where God is not; space does not exist apart from him.”— On the Trinity (De Trinitate), Book I
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Hilary of Poitiers, 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.