Saint Saturninus, Saint Dativus and their companions
During the reign of the Roman emperors, the priest Saturninus, the senator Dativus, and forty-eight companions were arrested in Abitina for celebratin…
First name and chronology
Hilary
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Hilary, between 301 and 1900; the most famous is Saint Hilary, celebrated on January 13th.
Chronology of the name Hilary
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 301-400 Saint Saturninus, Saint Dativus and their companions During the reign of the Roman emperors, the priest Saturninus, the senator Dativus, and forty-eight companions were arre…
- 333-368 Saint Hilary of Poitiers Bishop of Poitiers in the 4th century, Hilary was the principal defender of Catholic orthodoxy against Arianism in the W…
- 401-500 Saint Hilary of Arles A monk of Lérins who became Archbishop of Arles in the 5th century, Hilary distinguished himself by the monastic austeri…
- 402-467 Saint Hilary (Pope) Successor to Saint Leo the Great in the 5th century, Pope Hilary was a rigorous defender of ecclesiastical hierarchy and…
- 501-600 Saint Hilary (Illier) of Mende Born in Mende and baptized late in life, Hilaire became a monk on the banks of the Tarn before being elected Bishop of M…
- 701-800 Saint Hilarian An 8th-century priest and confessor to Charlemagne, Hilarian exercised his ministry in Rouergue despite Saracen invasion…
- 1801-1900 Saint Hilary of Poitiers Bishop of Poitiers and great defender of the faith against Arianism, Saint Hilary died in 368. His relics, lost followin…
All records linked to Hilary
Saint Hilary of Poitiers
Bishop of Poitiers in the 4th century, Hilary was the principal defender of Catholic orthodoxy against Arianism in the West. Exiled to Phrygia by Empe…
Saint Hilary of Arles
A monk of Lérins who became Archbishop of Arles in the 5th century, Hilary distinguished himself by the monastic austerity he maintained while in the …
Saint Hilary (Pope)
Successor to Saint Leo the Great in the 5th century, Pope Hilary was a rigorous defender of ecclesiastical hierarchy and orthodoxy against heresies. O…
Saint Hilary (Illier) of Mende
Born in Mende and baptized late in life, Hilaire became a monk on the banks of the Tarn before being elected Bishop of Mende in the 6th century. He di…
Saint Hilarian
An 8th-century priest and confessor to Charlemagne, Hilarian exercised his ministry in Rouergue despite Saracen invasions. After being beheaded, he re…
Saint Hilary of Poitiers
Bishop of Poitiers and great defender of the faith against Arianism, Saint Hilary died in 368. His relics, lost following the barbarian invasions, wer…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Hilary's feast day?
The feast of Hilary is celebrated on January 13th, in memory of Saint Hilary.
How many saints are named Hilary?
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Hilary, including Saint Hilary, Saint Hilary, Saint Hilary, Saint Saturninus and Saint Hilarian.
Who is the most famous saint named Hilary?
The most famous saint named Hilary is Saint Hilary (4th century).