Hierarch
Hilary of Poitiers
Saint Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers
New Calendar January 13 Old Calendar January 26
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Hilary of Poitiers as Bishop of Poitiers. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see. The New Calendar feast is January 13.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hilary of Poitiers as a patron when they bear the name Hilary at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 13. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Hilary of Poitiers, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.