St. Martin of Tours, Bishop, was born ca. 315 CE in the Roman province of Pannonia (present day Hungary). Martin was the son of a Roman legionnaire. He also followed the military calling but converted to Christianity. When stationed near Amiens, Martin gave half of his military cloak to a near naked beggar and the next night dreamed that Jesus was that beggar. His vision convinced him to seek release from military service and to seek baptism. Eventually, Martin became Bishop of Tours (France), he was praised by the clergy and lay people for his gracious counsel and leadership. St. Martin died at Candes, near Tours, 397 CE.
In art, St. Martin is depicted as a Roman soldier on horseback, cutting his cloak to share with the beggar. The French word for that cloak is the origin of the word chapel. 11 November is St. Martin's Memorial Day. He is the patron saint of soldiers, tailors, beggars, and hotel directors.
Saint Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier who became a Christian bishop in the 4th century. He is known for his generosity and acts of kindness, such as sharing his cloak with a beggar. He is considered the patron saint of soldiers and the poor.
Martin of Tours was, himself, a soldier.
Saint martin of Tours cut his cloak to share with a beggar.
It is named for Saint Martin of Tours.
Saint Martin of Tours - November 11. Saint Martin de Porres - November 3.
Martin of Tours was born in the year 316 at Upper Pannonia (in modern Hungary).
Saint Martin de Porres and Saint Martin of Tours were both Christian.
Saint Martin
The Feast Day of St. Martin of Tours is November 11'Th, which is commemorated throughout the world for Fallen soldiers. Coincidentally, St. Martin was the patron saint of soldiers.
Martin of Tours was born in the year 316 at Upper Pannonia (in modern Hungary).
November 11 is the feast of Martin of Tours.
Please be specific as there are several saints named Martin.
He gave the beggar half of his cloak.