Feast May 23
Saint William of Perth
Martyr, patron of Adopted children · Feast May 23
Biography
Saint William of Perth, also known as Saint William of Rochester or Saint Liam was a Scottish saint who was martyred in England. He is the patron saint of adopted children. Following his death, he gained local acclaim and was canonised by Pope Alexander IV in 1256.
Feast day
May 23
Patronage
- Adopted children
Death date
c. 1201
Canonization status
Canonized
Canonization date
1256
Canonized by
Pope Alexander IV
Feast month
5
Wikidata qid
Q8020899
Feast day of month
23