Life of Arch.

Hilarion Diez, (OSA)

Hilarion Diez was born in Valladolid on October 21, 1761. At a young age, he entered the Augustinian order.
He became a parish priest in different parishes in the Philippines. Due to his assignments, he learned
the Served as curate of several parishes in the Tagalog region. Became proficient in Tagalog. His
appointment as Archbishop of Manila was met with great general approval. Assumed office on
September 15, 1827.nguage and became twice the provincial of the Augustinians in Manila. Upon his
appointment as Archbishop of Manila on July 3, 1826, the people took it with great approval and enthusiasm.
He was consecrated at the San Agustin Church in Intramuros on October 21, 1827. He died on May 7, 1829.

Arch. Hilarion Diez, (OSA)