EPISODE · Jul 26, 2025 · 25 MIN
02 - Life of St. Hilarion by Saint Jerome
from Life of St. Hilarion · host Saint Jerome
Embark on the extraordinary journey of St. Hilarion, a revered anchorite and the founder of Palestinian monasticism. Born in Gaza to pagan parents in 291 AD, he converted to Christianity after a successful education in rhetoric at Alexandria. Choosing to abandon the enticing worldly pleasures of his era including the theatre and the circus, St. Hilarion devoted his life to the church. Inspired by the lifestyle of St. Anthony the Great, he resolved to become a monk. His quest took him to Egypt and eventually back to Gaza. Tune in to learn more about his remarkable life and his enduring impact on Orthodox and Roman Catholic Church.
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Embark on the extraordinary journey of St. Hilarion, a revered anchorite and the founder of Palestinian monasticism. Born in Gaza to pagan parents in 291 AD, he converted to Christianity after a successful education in rhetoric at Alexandria. Choosing to abandon the enticing worldly pleasures of his era including the theatre and the circus, St. Hilarion devoted his life to the church. Inspired by the lifestyle of St. Anthony the Great, he resolved to become a monk. His quest took him to Egypt and eventually back to Gaza. Tune in to learn more about his remarkable life and his enduring impact on Orthodox and Roman Catholic Church.
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