William of Bourges (†1209)

Biography

This saint became an ecclesiastic to prosper, but he converted, renounced his prebends and secluded himself in the abbey of Grandmont and later in that of Chalis. He was elected bishop against all his will. He oriented his work towards the poor, prisoners and the abandoned sick. His reputation for holiness was such that Pope Honorius III canonized him just eight years after his death.