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ST. WILLIAM THE HERMIT

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patron saint of magsingal

St. William the Hermit (San Guillermo) is the patron saint of Magsingal.

William (died 1157) was a holy hermit and lover of contemplative prayer.

Born in France, William led a life of sin as a young man. Following his conversion to Christ, made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Upon his return, he sought a place of solitude in Tuscany, Italy, where he lived as a hermit. He unsuccessfully attempted to bring about reforms in the hermit life there. Continue reading ST. WILLIAM THE HERMIT