Hilarius
Americannoun
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The Roman visit and the alleged tutelage under Hilarius are probably embellishments; they look like inventions to explain something and they may contain more than a kernel of truth.
From Life of St. Declan of Ardmore and Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore by Anonymous
Hilarius, the deacon, cried out aloud, "contradicitur," opposition is made; which Latin word was inserted in the Greek acts of the synod.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban
Hilarius died on the 17th of November 467, and was succeeded by Simplicius.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various
About 371 A.D. one Hilarius was tortured on a charge of magical operations against the Emperor Valens.
From Cock Lane and Common-Sense by Lang, Andrew
"I have heard of such abominable mixtures; indeed, the holy St. Jerome himself relates an instance of similar sorcery, in his life of Hilarius; and these people are said to compound them."
From Rookwood by Ainsworth, William Harrison
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