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Detail of A Statue of Saint Hilarion of Espalion Date And Artist Unknown Church of Saint John The Baptist Espalion France Photographed By Richard Stracke
Detail of A Statue of Saint Hilarion of Espalion Date And Artist Unknown Church of Saint John The Baptist Espalion France Photographed By Richard Stracke

Saint Hilarion of Espalion

Also known as: Hilarian of Lévinhac; Hilarian of Perse; Ylariano…; Hylariano…

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

June 15

Canonized

10 May 1883 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmation)

Biography

Saint Hilarion of Espalion, also known as Hilarian of Lévinhac, Hilarian of Perse, Ylariano, and Hylariano, was born around the year 700 in Lévinhac, France. He belonged to the Gallic nobility and from a young age, displayed remarkable piety and devotion to God. Inspired by his faith, he dedicated his life to serving the Church and its people. Hilarion became a priest in Lévinhac, a town in southern France....

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