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Detail Of An Italian Holy Card Of Blessed William Of Altavilla By Bertoni Date Unknown

Detail Of An Italian Holy Card Of Blessed William Of Altavilla By Bertoni Date Unknown

Blessed William Of Altavilla

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

6 August (Mercedarians)

Born

France

Biography

Blessed William of Altavilla, also known as William of Alteville, was born into nobility in the 13th century in France. From an early age, he displayed a strong desire to serve God and alleviate the suffering of his fellow Christians who were enslaved by Muslims.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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