Saint Martín of Tours

He was born at Sabaria, in Pannonia (Hungary) towards the year 316. It is quite known the narration of the episode of Saint Martín who, wrapped in his wide cloak of imperial guard, riding found a poor man who shivered with cold, with generous gesture he cut his mantle and gave half to the poor. At night, in a dream, he saw Jesus wrapped in half of his cloak, smiling at him grateful. At age 18 he receives baptism and, after a period of hermit, founded the monastery of Ligugé and Marmoutier. Subsequently he was elected Bishop of Tours, where he revolutionized the diocese during his 27 years of episcopal life with his love for the poor and needy. He is considered the first saint with a liturgical celebration not being a martyr.