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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint William of York Artist Unknown 1893 Third WestMost Window North Aisle Saint MuredachS Cathedral Ballina County Mayo Ireland Phogoraphed On 14 September 2013 By Andreas F Borchert
Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint William of York Artist Unknown 1893 Third WestMost Window North Aisle Saint MuredachS Cathedral Ballina County Mayo Ireland Phogoraphed On 14 September 2013 By Andreas F Borchert

Saint William of York

Also known as: William FitzHerbert; William FitzHerbert of York; William of Thwayt

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

June 8

Canonized

18 March 1226 by Pope Honorius III

Biography

Saint William of York, also known as William FitzHerbert, William FitzHerbert of York, and William of Thwayt, was born as the son of Count Herbert and Emma, who was the half-sister to King William. He was born into a noble family and was raised in a devout Catholic household. From a young age, William showed great piety and a passion for the Church....