Venerable (Monastic)4th century

Venerable Hilarion the Great

Also known as Hilarion of Gaza

A disciple of Saint Anthony who became a founder of Palestinian desert monasticism, living in strict asceticism and spiritual combat.

Feast Day
October 21
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A disciple of Saint Anthony who became a founder of Palestinian desert monasticism, living in strict asceticism and spiritual combat.

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Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints