St. Martin of Tours

Martin was a young Roman soldier when, at the gates of Amiens in winter, he cut his cloak in two and gave half to a freezing beggar. That night he saw Christ in a dream wearing the half-cloak. He was baptized, left the army, and founded the first monastery in Gaul. Elected bishop of Tours against his will, he hid in a barn full of geese, who gave him away. He is one of the most loved saints of France.

• Feast: October 12 (New Calendar)
• Lived: c. 316–397
• Place: Tours