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Detail Of An Illustration Of Blessed William Pictured As Preaching From The Lectern Date And Artist Unknown
Detail Of An Illustration Of Blessed William Pictured As Preaching From The Lectern Date And Artist Unknown

Blessed William Of Morgex

Also known as: William of Léaval

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

7-Feb

Died

Grave found at the church of Santa Maria Assunta in Morgex, Italy in 1687; relics soon after enshrined in a silver urn

Beatified

1877 by Pope Pius IX (cultus confirmation)

Biography

Blessed William of Morgex, also known as William of Léaval, was a priest from the town of Morgex, Italy, believed to have lived in the 8th century. While there is limited certain information about his life, a strong tradition surrounds his existence and veneration.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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