SAINT MARTIN OF TOURS
Saint Martin of Tours, patron of beggars By Edward Matulanya Here are Overview, early life, Monastic Life, Leadership, Connection, Veterans and faith significance of Saint Martin of Tours. Introduction of Saint Martin Saint Martin of Tours is one of the most well known saints in Western Christianity. He is remembered for his humility, compassion, and charitable works, especially toward the poor. His life spanned the 4th century, a period when Christianity was becoming more widespread in the Roman Empire. Overview of Saint Martin Saint Martin was Born around 316–336 AD in Pannonia (modern-day Hungary). He died on November 8, 397 AD in Candes, Gaul (modern-day France). Feast Day of Saint Martin is on November 11. Saint Martin is Patron Saint of; Soldiers, beggars, tailors, France, horses, and winemakers (Aquino, 2019). Early Life and Military Service of Saint Martin Martin was born to pagan parents, and his father served as a Roman military officer. Following...