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Saint
William of Gellone
Saint William of Gellone
New Calendar May 28 Old Calendar June 10
Why they are a saint
William of Gellone, was the second Duke of Toulouse from 790 until 811. In 804, he founded the abbey of Gellone. He was canonized a saint in 1066 by Pope Alexander II.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take William of Gellone as a patron when they bear the name William at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 28.
Prayer
O holy William of Gellone, pray to God for us.
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