Hilary of Poitiers, also known as Hilarius, lived during the 4th century. He was born around AD and passed away in AD. Hilary of Poitiers lived in Poitiers, a city in the western part of present-day France. This region was known for its vibrant Christian community during his time. Hilary of Poitiers is recognized as the patron saint of scholars, students, and theologians.
His commitment to defending and explaining the Christian faith, as well as his prolific writings, make him an important figure in the history of theological thought. His dedication to education and his efforts to bridge the gap between the Latin-speaking West and the Greek-speaking East contributed significantly to the development of early Christian doctrine. The date of birth of Saint Hilary cannot be pinpointed or established as a fact.
Saint Hilary was born in Poitiers between the end of the 3rd and the beginning of the 4th century A. He was born to pagan parents. Saint Hilary grew up receiving an extensive and quality education in various subjects, including Greek. He took great interest in the writing of the Old and New Testaments. He was so invested in the writings that he took an interest in the religion and abandoned Neoplatonism for Christianity.
Saint Hilary was held in high esteem so much that between the years and , he was voted Bishop by all of Poitier.
Hilary took a stand against the Arians, refusing to let their beliefs be forced upon the people. One of the methods by which Saint Hilary took a stand against Arianism was by protecting the excommunication. His efforts to convince the Emperor to stop the persecution of Orthodox Christians, however, were not successful.
