William of Maleval
William of Maleval, also known as William the Hermit or William the Great, was a Roman Catholic Frenchman and the founder of the Hermits of Saint William, an early branch of the Hermits of Saint Augustine.
Known for his Catholic piety and righteous conduct, Pope Innocent III beatified him in 8 May 1202.
Patron saint of Laoag City; Ilocos Norte; Talisay; Batangas; Bacolor; Pampanga; Buting; Pasig; Dalaguete; Cebu; Catmon; Magsingal; Ilocos Sur
In the Martyrology
- February 10 Saint William of Maleval, hermit at Malavalle