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Saint · † 449
Hilary
St. Hilary, Archbishop of Arles († 449)
New Calendar May 5 Old Calendar May 18
Why they are a saint
From his life, by a contemporary bishop of his province, who had been his disciple. Honoratus, bishop of Marseilles. See Rivet, Hist. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hilary as a patron when they bear the name Hilary at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 5. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Hilary, 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.