Saint Hylarius

Saint Hilary of Toulouse (Hylarius, Hilaris, Yllarius) was a 4th-century bishop of Toulouse and one of the first of the diocese. Although his existence is considered certain, the exact period of his episcopate, which took place during the second half of the 4th century, is unknown. Louis Duchesne estimated that he held the office during the second half of the 4th century, an opinion shared by Élie Griffe, Michel Labrousse, Henri Gilles, and Anne-Véronique Gilles-Raynal. Once consecrated bishop, and aware of the sanctity of Saturnin of Toulouse, he sought out his remains and, after finding them, had a modest basilica built in his honor. He was venerated as a saint as early as the beginning of the 5th century, when he was described as sanctus. His tomb was moved to the Basilica of Saint-Sernin in 1265. His feast day is celebrated on May 20, the day of his death.