Hilary of Poitiers
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Bishop of Poitiers
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Hilary of Poitiers (Latin: Hilarius; c. – c.) was Bishop of Poitiers and a Doctor of the Church. He was sometimes referred to as the "Hammer of the Arians" (Malleus Arianorum) and the "Athanasius of the West", His name comes from the Latin word for happy or cheerful. In addition to his important work as bishop, Hilary was married and the father of Abra of Poitiers, a nun and saint who became known for her charity. His optional memorial in the General Roman Calendar is 13 January. In the past, when this date was occupied by the Octave Day of the Epiphany, his feast day was moved to 14 January.
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300 Pictavium, Gaul (modern-day Poitiers, France)
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368 (aged 67) Poitiers
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