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St. Martin of Tours continues to be remembered in many parts of western Europe through annual processions and the giving of presents to children on his day, [[November 11]], instead of [[December 6]] (St. [[Nicholas of Myra|Nicholas]]) or [[December 25]] ([[Christmas]]). His [[feast day]] is sometimes celebrated on [[November 12]].
==Hymns==
[[Troparion]] ([[Tone]] 4)
:In signs and in miracles you were renowned throughout Gaul.
:By grace and adoption you are a light for the world, O Martin, blessed of God.
:Almsdeeds and compassion filled your life with their splendors,
:Teaching and wise counsel were your riches and treasures,
:Which you dispense freely to those who honor you.
[[Kontakion]] (Tone 8)
:As a devoted man of God, you proclaimed His mysteries,
:And as a seer of the Trinity, you shed your blessings on the Occident.
:By your prayers and entreaties, O adornment of Tours and glory of all the Church,
:Preserve us, O Saint Martin, and save all who praise your memory.
==External links==
*[http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsViewer.asp?SID=4&ID=1&FSID=103285 St. Martin the Merciful the Bishop of Tours] ([[OCA]])