Circa 350 AD, St Martin of Tours (c. 316-397), gives half his cloak to the homeless poor. He was a French prelate, founder of the first monastery in Gaul at Liguge, c. 361, and bishop ...

Few will remember it in today’s secularized Europe, but the feast of St. Martin of Tours, celebrated on Nov. 11 each year, has for centuries held a similar significance to Thanksgiving in the U.S.

But this is not the case elsewhere in the world.On Nov. 11 will fall the annual feast day of St. Martin, known in England and elsewhere as […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now.

In 316 AD Martin of Tours was born to pagan parents in what is now today Hungary, and raised in Italy. ... His feast day is November 11th. St. Martin of Tours, pray for us.

Nov. 11 is St. Martin of Tours’ feast day — and also Veterans Day. Search YouTube for the Apostleship of Prayer’s video on St. Martin that connects both. Oddly, Amy Adams and Cat Stevens ...

A St Martin of Tours in full Roman costume, an attempt to beat the national record for highest-flying kite and a borża ta' San Martin weighing more than 500kg will all feature at this year's ...

However, certain joyous feast days – like St. Patrick’s day this year – can fall during the penitential season of Lent. ... His mother was a relative of St. Martin of Tours.

In 316 AD Martin of Tours was […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 62°F. Saturday, May 31st 2025 ... His feast day is November 11th. St. Martin of Tours, pray for us.