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Detail of The Painting Saint Martin And The Beggar By Alfred Rethel 1836 Kunsthalle Hamburg Germany
Detail of The Painting Saint Martin And The Beggar By Alfred Rethel 1836 Kunsthalle Hamburg Germany

Saint Martin of Tours

Also known as: Martin the Merciful; Martinus Turonensis; The Glory of Gaul

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

November 11

Died

November 8, 397

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Martin of Tours, also known as Martin the Merciful, Martinus Turonensis, and The Glory of Gaul, was born in approximately 316 in Upper Pannonia (modern Hungary) to pagan parents. His father was a Roman military officer and tribune. Martin was raised in Pavia, Italy. At a young age, he discovered Christianity and became a catechumen....

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