Saint William Firmatus

Saint William Firmatus, canon and physician at Saint-Venance, is venerated for his profound conversion and devotion to God. Following a divine warning against avarice, he renounced all his possessions, distributing them entirely to the poor. He then dedicated the remainder of his life to pilgrimage and asceticism, residing as a hermit at Savigny and Mantilly. Renowned for his deep communion with creation, he was said to possess an unusual rapport with wildlife, moving among animals with gentle familiarity. His most celebrated miracle occurred at Dardenay during a severe drought;