St. Martin de Tours Patron Saint

St. Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier serving in Gaul during the fourth century. He converted to Christianity and refused to fight in battle because he was a "soldier of Christ" first and foremost.

St. Martin is the patron saint of many causes:

* Against poverty
* Against alcoholism
* Bahrija, Malta
* Beggars
* Beli Manastir
* Buenos Aires
* Burgenland
* Cavalry
* Equestrians
* Foiano della Chiana
* France
* Geese
* Horses
* Innkeepers
* Kortrijk
* Diocese of Mainz
* Pontifical Swiss Guards
* Quartermasters
* Reformed alcoholics
* Riders
* Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart
* Soldiers
* Tailors
* Wine growers
* Wine makers
* Wissmannsdorf

Many Christian who have St. Martin of Tours as a patron saint wear a St. Martin medal or a St. Martin charm, praying for his intercession in their lives. They ask St. Martin to strengthen their faith and their resolve to live a life as a "soldier of Christ".

Prayers to St. Martin de Tours

Blessed Saint Martin of Tours, You were born under pagan ways but since your childhood you were chosen to be a Prince of the Church and, as Bishop of Tours, many souls were redeemed and liberated from the satanic forces through your prayers, austerities and blessings.

* Oh Saint Martin, who cut your own cloak to clothe Our Lord disguised as a beggar. We humbly ask for you intercession before Our Lord Jesus Christ and help us to be worthy of the grace and mercy of the Holy Ghost that lead us from darkness to light into the eternal kingdom, forever and ever. Amen.

* Dear well-beloved Saint Martin, you were first a soldier like your father. Converted to the Church, you became a soldier of Christ, a priest and then a Bishop of Tours. Lover of the poor, and model for pagans and Christians alike, protect our soldiers at all times. Make them strong, just, and charitable, always aiming at establishing peace on earth. Amen.

* Lord, if your people still have need of my services, I will not avoid the toil. Your will be done. I have fought the good fight long enough. Yet if you bid me continue to hold the battle line in defense of your camp, I will never beg to be excused from failing strength. I will do the work you entrust to me. While you command, I will fight beneath your banner. Amen