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William of Montevergine, or William of Vercelli, (1085 – 25 June 1142) was a Catholic hermit and the founder of the Congregation of Monte Vergine, or "Williamites". ==Life== He was born into a noble family of Vercelli in northwest Italy and brought up by a relation after the death of his parents. He undertook a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Catholic tradition states that on his pilgrimage to Compostela, William encircled his body with iron bands to increase his suffering.〔(CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: William of Vercelli )〕 He then lived as a hermit on the summit of Monte Vergine (then known as Monte Vergiliana) between Nola and Benevento. Here he attracted a number of followers and founded the Monastery of Montevergine. While at Montevergine, William of Vercelli is stated as having performed miracles.〔 Roger I of Sicily served as a patron to William, who founded many monasteries for men and women in Sicily. The ''Catholic Encyclopedia'' states that Roger built a monastery opposite his palace at Salerno in order to have William always near him.〔 He died at Goleto, a daughter house of Montevergine near Nusco, province of Avellino. Catholic tradition states that William foresaw his own imminent death “by special revelation”.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「William of Montevergine」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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