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William of Perth
Scottish martyred humanitarian / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Saint William of Perth (died c. 1201), also known as Saint William of Rochester was a Scottish saint who was martyred in England. He is the patron saint of adopted children. Following his death, he gained local acclaim and was canonised by Pope Alexander IV in 1256.
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Saint William of Perth | |
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![]() Stained glass window in Rochester Cathedral, late 19th century | |
Martyr | |
Born | 12th century Perth, Scotland |
Died | c. 1201 Rochester, England |
Venerated in | Catholic Church, Scottish Episcopal Church[1] |
Canonized | 1256 by Pope Alexander IV |
Feast | May 23 |
Attributes | Walking staff. Palmer's wallet. Little dog.[citation needed] |
Patronage | Adopted children |
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William was a devout individual and a baker who gave every tenth loaf of bread to the poor. He adopted an abandoned child and taught him his trade. Years later they set off on a pilgrimage. His adopted son, intending to rob him, murdered William. The Bishop of Rochester obtained William's canonization and created a shrine in Rochester Cathedral which drew many pilgrims.