St. William of York
English archbishop (c. 1110-1154), Anglo-Norman nobleman, treasurer of York, controversially elected Archbishop of York in 1141; deposed by Eugene III in 1147 over Cistercian opposition (St. Bernard among his accusers), reinstated in 1153. Died less than a month after returning to York, possibly poisoned. Canonized 1227 by Honorius III.
Life & Times
Born: c. 1110 · Died: 8 June 1154 · From: England.
Patronage
St. William of York is invoked as the patron of york, victims of injustice, adopted children, local. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. William of York, 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.