Hilaria

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Hilaria

• HRMartyr Hilaria of RomeMarch 19A woman martyr of Rome, who suffered for Christ.
• HCSaint Hilaria of CarcassonneJune 3Saint of Carcassonne, who reposed in the 6th century, venerated in the Western Church.
• HAMartyr Hilaria of AugsburgMother of Saint Afra, put to death for the faith at Augsburg around 304.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Hilaria?

The name day of Hilaria is March 19, the feast of Martyr Hilaria of Rome. It is also kept on June 3.

II.Which saints bore the name Hilaria?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 3 saints named Hilaria, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Hilaria a good baptismal name?

Yes. Hilaria is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Hilaria of Rome as patron.