Hilaria (fl. 304)
Hilaria (fl. 304)
German saint. Flourished in 304; died in Augsburg; possibly the mother of St. Afra.
Hilaria, who flourished around 304, is possibly the mother of St. Afra . Legend has it that when Afra was martyred during the reign of Diocletian, Hilaria was also martyred at her tomb. Hilaria's feast day is celebrated on August 12.
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