ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 25th of June WELCOME! SAINT WILLIAM OF VERCELLI, HERMIT Saint William of Vercelli (or William of Monte Vergine) was the founder of the Hermits of Monte Vergine, or Williamites, born 1085; died June 25, 1142. AS A TEENAGER, HE RENOUNCED THE WORLD He was the son of noble parents, both of whom died when he was still a child, and his education was entrusted to one of his kinsmen. At the age of fifteen he made up his mind to renounce the world and lead a life of penance. With this end in view, he went on a pilgrimage to St James of Compostella, and, not content with the ordinary hardships of such a pilgrimage, he encircled his body with iron bands to increase his suffering. HE WISHED TO BECOME A HERMIT After this journey he started on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, but it was revealed to him that he would be of greater service to God if he remained in Italy. He built himself a hut on Monte Vergine, wishing to be...