
Saint Martin of Tours was the third bishop of Tours. He has become one of the most familiar and recognizable Christian saints in Western tradition. A native of Pannonia, he converted to Christianity at a young age. He served in the Roman cavalry in Gaul, but left military...

Saint Martin of Tours (Latin: Sanctus Martinus Turonensis; 316 or 336 - 8 November 397) was the third bishop of Tours. 1] He has become one of the most familiar and recognizable Christian saints in Western tradition.A native of Pannonia, he converted to Christianity at a young...