St. William of Vercelli
Italian hermit and founder (1085-1142), of Vercelli, after pilgrimage to Compostela settled as a hermit on Monte Vergine in Campania (1119), founding the Williamite congregation of Benedictine monks there. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: 1085 · Died: 25 June 1142 · From: Italy.
Patronage
St. William of Vercelli is invoked as the patron of irpinia, hermits, benedictine-related monastics. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. William of Vercelli, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.