SAINT
saint-william-of-perth
A saint of the Catholic Church
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
05-23
patronages
- Adopted children
death Date
c. 1201
canonization Status
canonized
canonization Date
1256
canonized By
Pope Alexander IV
feast Month
5
feast Day Of Month
23