1. encyclopedia.com

    HILARY OF ARLES, ST. Bishop of Arles (430? - 449); b. 401; d. Arles, France, May 5, 449. With the encouragement of his kinsman (St.) honoratus, Hilary become a monk at l É rins. He served Honoratus briefly during his episcopate at Arles (c. 428 - c. 430), was present at his death (January 14 or 15), and was chosen his successor. gennadius testifies to Hilary's learning (De vir. ill. 70 ...
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  3. faithmag.com

    Why he is a saint: Hilary was born to a wealthy family from northern Gaul in 401. Related to Honoratus - later St. Honoratus - Hilary was groomed to enter religious life. At the urging of his relative, Hilary gave up his wealthy lifestyle and offered all his possessions to the poor. He submitted to a life of Scripture study.
  4. catholic.org

    Bishop of Arles, France, and friend and relative of St. Honoratus. He was born to a noble family in Lorraine and was successful, although he gave up his secular career to join St. Honoratus at Lerins Abbey. When Honoratus died after being named the bishop of Arles, Hilary was chosen as his successor in 429. He was known for his austerities, his aid to the poor, and for ransoming captives.
  5. britannica.com

    Jan 1, 2025While young, Hilary entered the Abbey of Lérins that was presided over by his kinsman Honoratus, who later became bishop of Arles. In 429 Hilary succeeded Honoratus as bishop and vigorously promoted reforms through several councils, including that of Orange (441). His enthusiasm led him to interfere with provinces outside his metropolitan jurisdiction: in 443-444 he deposed Bishop ...
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  6. 2 days agoSt. Hilary of Arles . Feast Day: May 5 - CNA . On May 5, Catholics celebrate Saint Hilary of Arles, a fifth-century bishop who gave up wealth and privilege in favor of austerity and sacrifice for the sake of the Church. Hilary was born during the year 401, most likely in the present-day French region of Loraine.
  7. Saint Hilary of Arles was born into an aristocratic family. He had a tough decision to make: strive for a secular career or enter into religious life. With the persuasion and guidance of a family member, Saint Honoratus, Hilary chose religious life. He first became a monk, but eventually succeeded Honoratus as bishop of Arles. Hilary dove head-first into his duties as bishop.
  8. catholic.org

    Archbishop, b. about 401; d. 5 May, 449. The exact place of his birth is not known. All that may be said is that he belonged to a notable family of Northern Gaul, of which in all probability also came St. Honoratus , his predecessor in the See of Arles. Learned and rich, Hilary had everything calculated to ensure success in the world, but he abandoned honours and riches at the urgent ...
  9. saintoftheday.com

    Monastic communities were being established, contributing to the spread of Christianity and the development of spiritual practices. Their patronage: St. Hilary of Arles is the patron saint of the city of Arles and is venerated as a protector against snake bites. His feast day is celebrated on January 14th. St. Hilary's life is fascinating due ...
  10. johnsanidopoulos.com

    The holy Hierarch Hilary was born of pagan parents in Gaul, and was trained in philosophy and rhetoric and a high level of Greek. At a time when paganism was still strong in Gaul, Saint Hilary understood the falsehood of polytheism after studying the Old and New Testament writings, with the result that he abandoned his Neo-Platonism for Christianity, and with his wife and his daughter ...

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