Hilary of Toulouse

Saint Hilary of Toulouse was bishop of Toulouse in the 4th century, one of the first bishops of the diocese. It is not known for sure how long he shepherded it; he held the see, in some opinions, between 358 and 360, in others in the second half of the 4th century. Yet he seems really to have existed.

After being consecrated bishop and learning of the holiness of Saturninus of Toulouse, he looked for his relics and, finding them, built a modest basilica in his honor. He was venerated as a saint as early as the beginning of the 5th century, when he is called "sanctus". His tomb was moved in 1265 to the basilica of Saint-⁠Sernin. His successor was Saint Silvius. He is commemorated on 20 May, the day of his repose, by the Western calendar (new style). He is honored as a saint of the undivided Church.