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What position did Hilary hold in the church?

  • Bishop of Poitiers

  • Cardinal of Rome

  • Priest of Milan

  • Monk of Tours

Answer

Hilary was a Bishop of Poitiers, a prominent theologian, and a Doctor of the Church. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. Hilary was a strong defender of the Nicene Creed and opposed the Arian heresy. He is best known for his theological writings, including his treatise "On the Trinity" and his commentary on the Gospel of Matthew.
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