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Martin of Tours (Latin: Martinus Turonensis; 316/336 – 8 November 397), also known as Martin the Merciful, was the third bishop of Tours. He has become one of the most familiar and recognizable saints in France, heralded as the patron saint of the Third Republic. He is the patron saint of many communities and organizations across Europe.
- man on horseback sharing his cloak with a beggar; man cutting cloak in half; globe of fire; goose
Mar 26, 2024 · St. Martin of Tours (born 316, Sabaria, Pannonia [now Szombathely, Hungary]—died November 8, 397, Candes, Gaul [France]; Western feast day, November 11; Eastern feast day November 12) was the patron saint of France, father of monasticism in Gaul, and the first great leader of Western monasticism.
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Nov 11, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of Saint Martin of Tours, a fourth-century soldier, monk, and bishop who fought for peace and mercy. Find out how he became a patron saint of horses, soldiers, and South Africa.
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Learn about the life and legacy of St. Martin of Tours, a fourth-century soldier, bishop, and evangelist. He is the patron saint of the poor, soldiers, conscientious objectors, tailors, and winemakers.
Saint Martin of Tours (c. 316, Savaria, Pannonia – November 8, 397, Candes, Gaul) was a bishop of Tours who has become one of the most famous and recognizable Roman Catholic saints. As a soldier in the Roman army, Martin shared his cloak with a freezing beggar and received a vision of Christ which moved him to renounce military life and ...
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Apr 29, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of St. Martin of Tours, a fourth-century soldier, monk and bishop who became a model of Christian charity and holiness. Discover how he converted to the faith, founded a monastery, opposed heresy and died in service to his people.
November 11: Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop—Memorial. 316 or 336–397. Patron Saint of beggars, cavalry, equestrians, geese, horses, innkeepers, Pontifical Swiss Guards, quartermasters, reformed alcoholics, soldiers, tailors, and winemakers. Invoked against alcoholism and poverty. Pre-Congregation canonization.
