Christian feast day: Hilary of Poitiers

Hilary of Poitiers

Bishop of Poitiers (c. 310 – c. 367)

Hilary of Poitiers was Bishop of Poitiers and a Doctor of the Church. He was sometimes referred to as the "Hammer of the Arians" 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…