William of Montevergine
Abbot
William of Montevergine, or William of Vercelli, also known as William the Abbot, was a Catholic hermit and the founder of the Congregation of Monte Vergine, or "Williamites". He is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Wikipedia
Born: 1085, Vercelli, Italy
Died: June 25, 1142 (age 57 years), Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, Italy
Feast: 25 June
Patronage: Irpinia
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