Feast Day: October 12th
The Life of Saint Martin: That night, the Lord Jesus Christ appeared to the Saint wearing Martin’s cloak…
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Prayers
Troparion: In signs and in Miracles you were renowned throughout Gaul. By Grace and adoption you are a light for the world, O Martin, Blessed of God. Almsgiving and compassion filled your life with their splendors, teaching and wise counsel were your riches and treasures, which you dispense freely to those who honour you.
Kontakion: As a devoted man of God, you proclaimed His Mysteries, and as a seer of the Trinity, you shed your blessings on the Occident. By your Prayers and entreaties, O adornment of Tours and glory of all the Church, preserve us, O Saint Martin, and save all who praise your Memory.
At the gates of Amiens, Saint Martin saw a beggar shivering in the severe winter cold, so he cut his cloak in two and gave half to the beggar. That night, Our Lord Jesus Christ appeared to Saint Martin wearing Martin’s cloak. He heard the Saviour say to the Angels surrounding Him, “Martin is only a catechumen, but he has clothed Me with this garment.”
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