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October 21 · Optional · White

St Hilarion

(c. 291–371) Father of Palestinian monasticism, converted in Alexandria and formed by a visit to Anthony in the desert. Crowds pursued his miracles from Gaza to Sicily to Cyprus, and he fled fame all his life; Jerome wrote his biography.

A prayerSaint Hilarion, fugitive from applause, pray that we do good and disappear.

When is the feast of St Hilarion?

The feast is celebrated on October 21 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Hilarion?

The feast of St Hilarion is celebrated on October 21 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Hilarion?

(c. 291–371) Father of Palestinian monasticism, converted in Alexandria and formed by a visit to Anthony in the desert. Crowds pursued his miracles from Gaza to Sicily to Cyprus, and he fled fame all his life; Jerome wrote his…

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