Saint Martin of Tours Medal - Patron of Beggars, Poor People, Alcoholics

Saint Martin of Tours (popularly known in Spanish-speaking nations as "San Martín Caballero" for his association with horses) medal that depicts the saint on horseback on the front and is marked "Pray For Us" on the back. This detailed die-cast medal is made in the region of Italy that produces the finest quality medals in the world.Martin of Tours was the third bishop of Tours. He has become one of the most familiar and recognizable Christian saints in France, heralded as the patron saint of the French Third Republic, and is the patron saint of many communities and organizations across Europe. His Feast Day is November 11th.He is the patron of horses, equestrians, calvary soldiers, beggars, geese, poor people (and those who help them), alcoholics (and those who help them), reformed alcoholics, hotel-keepers, innkeepers, vintners, winemakers, and France. Mexican folklore believes him to be a particularly helpful saint toward business owners. Quantity: Sold in increments of one (1) meda