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November 11 · Memorial · White

St Martin of Tours

(316–397) Roman soldier who, as a catechumen at Amiens, cut his cloak in half to clothe a freezing beggar. That night Christ appeared to him wearing the half-cloak. He left the army, became a monk, then bishop of Tours.

When is the feast of St Martin of Tours?

The feast is celebrated on November 11 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Martin of Tours?

The feast of St Martin of Tours is celebrated on November 11 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Martin of Tours?

(316–397) Roman soldier who, as a catechumen at Amiens, cut his cloak in half to clothe a freezing beggar. That night Christ appeared to him wearing the half-cloak. He left the army, became a monk, then bishop of…

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