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Blessed William Of Castellammare Di Stabia

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

8 August (Franciscans)

Born

Castellammare di Stabia, Naples (in modern Italy)

Died

Cut in two with a saw in 1364 in Gaza, Palestine; body and all his property, including his breviary, burned

Biography

Blessed William of Castellammare di Stabia, also known simply as William, was a devout Franciscan friar recognized for his courageous missionary work in Palestine during the 14th century. He was born in Castellammare di Stabia, a small town near Naples, in modern-day Italy.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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