Saint Martin Caballero: Saint of Charity

Saint Martin on horseback splitting his red Roman cloak with a sword to give to a beggar

Saint Martin of Tours, widely known in the Americas as San Martín Caballero, is a living example of mercy and highly invoked for luck in business.

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History and Origin

As a Roman soldier in France, Martin found a beggar dying of cold. He drew his sword, cut his military cloak in half, and gave it to the poor man. That night, Jesus appeared in a dream wearing the half-cloak. He was baptized the next day.

Symbolism and Iconography

Depicted as a Roman soldier on horseback, dividing his red cloak with a sword for a kneeling beggar.

Celebration and Devotion

Celebrated on November 11.

Devotional Prayer

"Glorious Saint Martin, who shared your cloak to cover Christ in the poor, help me in my financial troubles and bless my work. Amen."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is he the same as Saint Martin de Porres?

No, Saint Martin of Tours was a 4th-century Roman soldier in Europe. Saint Martin de Porres was a 17th-century Peruvian friar.

Why is he associated with business?

His popular devotion is strong in Latin America, where merchants ask for prosperity based on the premise that 'charity brings abundance'.

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