Description: (Saint)
Hilarion the Great was an anchorite who followed the example of Anthony the Great by spending most of his life in the desert. He is regarded as the founder of Palestinian monasticism, distinct from Anthony who is credited with establishing Christian monasticism in the Egyptian Desert. Hilarion's professional life was dedicated to a solitary and ascetic existence, focused on prayer, meditation, and spiritual discipline. He is venerated as a saint by both the Orthodox and Roman Catholic Church for his devout and influential contributions to monasticism.