A portrait of St. William of Saint-Brieuc
St. William of Saint-Brieuc
c. 1184 – 29 July 1234
Feast
July 29 · XIII c.
Patron of
Saint-Brieuc · Bishops
Order
Bishop
Breton bishop (c. 1184-1234), Bishop of Saint-Brieuc from 1220; resisted the secular lord Pierre Mauclerc who attempted to seize church revenues, was exiled and died at Poitiers. Canonized 1247 by Innocent IV.
Life & Times
Born: c. 1184 · Died: 29 July 1234 · From: Saint-Brieuc, France.
Patronage
St. William of Saint-Brieuc is invoked as the patron of saint-brieuc, bishops. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. William of Saint-Brieuc, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.