Hierarch · 4th century
Saint Martin the Merciful Bishop of Tours
Also known as Martin of Tours
A former Roman soldier who became a monk and Bishop of Tours, remembered for mercy, pastoral courage, and care for the poor.
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Notes
Pre-schism Western saint. Also commemorated Nov 11.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints