Saint Martin of Tours
A former Roman soldier born in Hungary, Martin converted to Christianity and became the first great monk of the Gauls before being elected Bishop of T…
First name and chronology
Martin
9 saints and blesseds bear the name Martin, between 362 and 1937; the most famous is Saint Martin, celebrated on November 11th.
Chronology of the name Martin
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 362-400 Saint Martin of Tours A former Roman soldier born in Hungary, Martin converted to Christianity and became the first great monk of the Gauls be…
- 515-580 Saint Martin of Braga Originally from Pannonia, Martin of Braga became the apostle of Gallaecia in the 6th century by converting the Suebi fro…
- 620-655 Saint Martin of Todi (Pope Martin I) Elected pope in 649, Martin I firmly opposed the Monothelite heresy supported by the Byzantine Emperor Constans II. Arre…
- 1559-1619 Vicente Bernedo Vicente Bernedo (1562-1619) was a Spanish Dominican religious, missionary, and tireless evangelizer of the Bolivian Alti…
- 1569-1700 Blessed Martin de Porres Born in Lima in 1569, Martin de Porres was a Dominican lay brother renowned for his profound humility and charity toward…
- 1597-1632 Martin Lumbreras Peralta and Melchor Sánchez Pérez Martin Lumbreras Peralta and Melchor Sánchez Pérez, Spanish Augustinian Recollect priests, were sent as missionaries to …
- 1728-1793 Jean-Martin Moye A priest from Lorraine and missionary in China, Jean-Martin Moye is the founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Pr…
- 1797-1862 Anton Martin Slomšek Bishop of Maribor and the first Slovenian Blessed, Anton Martin Slomšek (1800-1862) distinguished himself through his de…
- 1936-1937 Frederic Tarrés Puigpelat and 25 companions (26) Blessed Frederic of Berga and his 25 companions, Capuchins of Catalonia, were martyred in hatred of the faith during the…
All records linked to Martin
Saint Martin of Braga
Originally from Pannonia, Martin of Braga became the apostle of Gallaecia in the 6th century by converting the Suebi from Arianism to Catholicism. Fou…
Saint Martin of Todi (Pope Martin I)
Elected pope in 649, Martin I firmly opposed the Monothelite heresy supported by the Byzantine Emperor Constans II. Arrested in Rome and deported to C…
Vicente Bernedo
Vicente Bernedo (1562-1619) was a Spanish Dominican religious, missionary, and tireless evangelizer of the Bolivian Altiplano, recognized as Venerable…
Blessed Martin de Porres
Born in Lima in 1569, Martin de Porres was a Dominican lay brother renowned for his profound humility and charity toward the poor, the sick, and anima…
Martin Lumbreras Peralta and Melchor Sánchez Pérez
Martin Lumbreras Peralta and Melchor Sánchez Pérez, Spanish Augustinian Recollect priests, were sent as missionaries to the Philippines and then to Ja…
Jean-Martin Moye
A priest from Lorraine and missionary in China, Jean-Martin Moye is the founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence and the Society of Ch…
Anton Martin Slomšek
Bishop of Maribor and the first Slovenian Blessed, Anton Martin Slomšek (1800-1862) distinguished himself through his defense of the Slovenian languag…
Frederic Tarrés Puigpelat and 25 companions (26)
Blessed Frederic of Berga and his 25 companions, Capuchins of Catalonia, were martyred in hatred of the faith during the Spanish Civil War between 193…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Martin's feast day?
The feast of Martin is celebrated on November 11th, in memory of Saint Martin.
How many saints are named Martin?
9 saints and blesseds bear the name Martin, including Saint Martin, Saint Martin of Todi, Saint Martin of Braga, Martin de Porres and Frederic Tarrés Puigpelat and 25 companions (26).
Who is the most famous saint named Martin?
The most famous saint named Martin is Saint Martin (4th century).