William of Montevergine
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William of Montevergine, or William of Vercelli, (Italian: Guglielmo) (Latin: Gulielmus) (1085 – 25 June 1142), 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.
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William of Montevergine | |
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Abbot | |
Born | 1085 Vercelli, Italy |
Died | 25 June 1142 Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, Italy |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Feast | 25 June |
Attributes | wolf; crosier |
Patronage | Irpinia |
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