 He was appointed to Saint-Gilles, in Provence, France, to continue his education, as was typical for Milanese youths of his day.He was recalled in 1111 by Olrico da Corte, the "vicedominus", and ordained a presbyter on 1 September by Ariald, Bishop of Genoa.The embattled Archbishop Grossolano travelled to the Holy Land, leaving Guazzone Comino and Amizone da Sala in charge with Arderic, Bishop of Lodi, as his acting vicar.