10/11/2025
11 November 2025 I Tuesday
Saint of the day
Memorial of St. Martin of Tours, Bishop
St. Martin of Tours was likely born between 316 and 336 AD in Savaria, Pannonia, which is today Hungary. His father, a high-ranking officer in the Roman army, moved the family to Northern Italy, where Martin grew up. Although raised in a pagan household, Martin embraced Christianity at the age of 10 and joined the Roman cavalry at 15.
At around 18, Martin became famous for sharing his cloak with a beggar in Amiens, an act that led him to experience a vision of Christ that very night. By the time he was 20, Martin chose to become a conscientious objector, refusing to continue fighting and subsequently leaving the military to dedicate his life to Christian service.
Martin pursued his studies under Hilary of Poitiers in Tours. To escape A***n persecution, he lived as a hermit and founded the Liguge Abbey, which still exists today. Although initially reluctant, he was persuaded to become the Bishop of Tours in 371. In this role, he diligently worked to combat paganism and heretical teachings.
In 372, Martin established Marmoutier Abbey as a center for monastic retreat. He stood against the ex*****on of Priscillianist heretics, though his efforts were unsuccessful. Martin passed away in 397 in Candes-Saint-Martin. He was well-known for performing miracles and converting Druids, and he is the patron saint of many, including the poor and soldiers. His feast day is celebrated on November 11, and he is often depicted sharing his cloak with a beggar.
Prayer
You, noble Saint Martin, who have miraculous power
take my supplications with haste to the Heavens,
ask for my home all that is good;
may sorrows, ruins and miseries leave,
and may the Lord deign I merit
blessed fortune in my work (business),
and with it, abundance and prosperity,
so I may give freely to all in need.
Saint Martin, blessed Bishop of Tours,
may your virtues and charity
accompany me always.
I will not cease to pray to you
and to thank Almighty God
for all the favors granted;
and I promise to be charitable
and giving with all my brothers and sisters in need.
Saint Martin please intercede for me;
free and protect all my loved ones and I
from all that is evil. Amen.