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 ...

This is Martin of Tours, one of the most popular of saints and the first one not to be a martyr. In 316 AD Martin of Tours was born to pagan parents in what is now today Hungary, and raised in Italy.

Saint Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier who served ... wrapped in the same cloak, appeared to Martin. ... 2022 Lt. Gen. Donna W. Martin receives Courage Award at White House Correspondents ...