Saint William of Vercelli, Abbot, 1085-1142, William of Monte Vergine (Mount of the Virgin)

Hermit at Monte Vergiliano (Mount of the Virgin). There his reputation for holiness attracted many disciples. In 1119 he formed them into the Hermits of Monte Vergine (Williamites)

Legend says that William began mining the stone and digging the foundations for the church on Montevergine when his only companion and helper was a single donkey. One evening, a wolf charge from the forest, killed and ate the donkey. William ordered the wolf to take the donkey's place. The wolf, understanding that he had interrupted God's work, bowed his head, and began hauling the loads of stone. Tradition says that the same wolf still prowls the mountain, ready to help those who are in danger and call upon the name of the Virgin Mary.

Born 1085 at Vercelli, Italy
Died 25 June 1142 at Guglietto, Italy of natural causes
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