Hierarch
Martin the Merciful of Tours
Saint Martin the Merciful, Bishop of Tours
New Calendar November 11 Old Calendar November 24
Why they are a saint
Martin the Merciful of Tours is remembered as Bishop of Tours. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Martin the Merciful of Tours as a patron when they bear the name Martin at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 11. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Martin the Merciful of Tours, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.