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Rev. Gus Puleo: St. Martin of Tours — a soldier, a bishop, a saint

Eventually, St. Hilary returned to Tours from exile in 361 AD so Martin traveled there to live, work and study. St. Hilary gave Martin a small piece of land where he and his disciples lived. read more

St. Martin’s Day: The European Thanksgiving

Few will remember it in today’s secularized Europe, but the feast of St. Martin of Tours, celebrated on Nov. 11 each year, has for centuries held a similar significance to Thanksgiving in the U.S. read more

Soldier-turned-bishop St. Martin of Tours celebrated on Nov. 11

St. Martin of Tours has historically been among the most beloved saints in the history of Europe. In a 2007 Angelus address, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his hope “that all Christians may be ... read more

Perspective | El Greco’s painting of Saint Martin is divine, and it has legs - The Washington Post

It shows Martin of Tours, a 4th-century saint who served in the Roman army, converted to Christianity and became bishop of Tours, giving half of his cloak to a beggar. read more

Cheviot honor: City names driveway to church in honor of retiring priest

CHEVIOT, Ohio (WKRC) - Cheviot paid tribute to a beloved and retiring parish priest from Saint Martin of Tours. Father Terry Hamilton celebrated 50 years as a priest this weekend. read more

Eternal bond: The story behind 2 skeletons on display at Louisville's St. Martin of Tours

The doors at St. Martin of Tours are open around the clock. Father Paul Beach said they haven't been locked since 1996. At all hours of the night, Catholics and others in Louisville who want to ... read more

Louisville St. Martin of Tours saints' skeletons show bond with faith - Courier-Journal

The doors at St. Martin of Tours are open around the clock. Father Paul Beach said they haven't been locked since 1996. At all hours of the night, Catholics and others in Louisville who want to ... read more

Eternal bond: The story behind 2 skeletons on display at Louisville's St. Martin of Tours - MSN

The doors at St. Martin of Tours are open around the clock. Father Paul Beach said they haven't been locked since 1996. At all hours of the night, Catholics and others in Louisville who want to ... read more