Bishop of Poitiers (c. 310 – c. 367)
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A fourth-century bishop who earned the nickname "Hammer of the Arians" for his relentless theological combat against one of early Christianity's most divisive heresies.
Born around 310, Hilary married and had a daughter before his conversion to Christianity — a daughter, Abra, who would herself become a saint. Elevated to Bishop of Poitiers, he threw himself into the Arian controversy, defending the doctrine of the Trinity with such force that he became known as the "Athanasius of the West." His writings and arguments helped shape orthodox Christian thought in the Latin-speaking world. He died around 367, later named a Doctor of the Church for the precision and tenacity of his theological work.
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Unhappily, a love of walls has seized you; unhappily, the Church of God which you venerate exists in houses and buildings; unhappily, under these you find the name of peace.
The Son of God is nailed to the cross; but on the cross God conquers human death. Christ, the Son of God, dies; but all flesh is made alive in Christ.
Many are kept within the pale of the church by the fear of God; yet they are tempted all the while to worldly faults by the allurements of the world.
The divine Nature feels no pain. ...
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