Saint Hilary of Galeata

Saint Hilary of Galeata, also known as Ellero or Ilaro, was a renowned hermit who lived near the River Ronco in Italy. He was born in the early 6th century and dedicated his life to prayer, contemplation, and asceticism. Hilary was one of a group of hermits who recognized the need for a place of communal worship and decided to establish a monastery....