He was the 46th Bishop of Poitiers, he was also the third Bishop to be named William. He was born in Poitiers. He entered the Monastery of St Hilare-de-la-Celle in his home city, at a very early age, and became a canon regular. He became well known for his piety and austerity, and he soon rose to the rank of Superior. In 1184, he was chosen as Bishop, to succeed John in the Episcopal see of Poitiers. He greatly opposed Simony, and of any secular control ecclesiastical affairs. He endured calumny and persecution while defending the churches rights. He died in 1197 and was buried behind the High altar in the church of St Cyprian in Poitiers. His tomb became a pilgrimage site because of the miracles of healing which had been reported there. His feast is March 27.
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Belated Saint of the day- Bd William Tempier- Mar 27
Blessed William Tempier, Bishop of Poitiers (AD 1197)
He was the 46th Bishop of Poitiers, he was also the third Bishop to be named William. He was born in Poitiers. He entered the Monastery of St Hilare-de-la-Celle in his home city, at a very early age, and became a canon regular. He became well known for his piety and austerity, and he soon rose to the rank of Superior. In 1184, he was chosen as Bishop, to succeed John in the Episcopal see of Poitiers. He greatly opposed Simony, and of any secular control ecclesiastical affairs. He endured calumny and persecution while defending the churches rights. He died in 1197 and was buried behind the High altar in the church of St Cyprian in Poitiers. His tomb became a pilgrimage site because of the miracles of healing which had been reported there. His feast is March 27.
He was the 46th Bishop of Poitiers, he was also the third Bishop to be named William. He was born in Poitiers. He entered the Monastery of St Hilare-de-la-Celle in his home city, at a very early age, and became a canon regular. He became well known for his piety and austerity, and he soon rose to the rank of Superior. In 1184, he was chosen as Bishop, to succeed John in the Episcopal see of Poitiers. He greatly opposed Simony, and of any secular control ecclesiastical affairs. He endured calumny and persecution while defending the churches rights. He died in 1197 and was buried behind the High altar in the church of St Cyprian in Poitiers. His tomb became a pilgrimage site because of the miracles of healing which had been reported there. His feast is March 27.
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