Saint Martin (316 - Nov 8, 397) as the bishop of Tours. His shrine in France was the most visited sop for pilgrimages on the way to Santiago de Compostela (in Spain). He is one of the most well known early church saints because his life was recorded by a contemporary (Sulpicius Severus).
Martin was born to pagan parents, but converted to Christianity early in life, against his parents wished (Christianity was legalized in 313). He joined the Roman army when he was 15. Once while on patrol, he saw a freezing beggar and cut his cloak in two with his sword to give half to the poor man. After his service, he became a disciple of Hilary of Poitiers, who was a chief proponent of Trinitariansm and opponent of Arianism. Martin continued this apposition to Arainism in his ministry.
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