Martin was born in Hungary in the 4th century and grew
up in Pavia (Italy). As a Roman soldier like his father
he was stationed e.g. in Amiens (France), Milan (Italy)
and Trier (Germany). After leaving the army he
travelled and preached through western Gaul until he
was acclaimed bishop of Tours at the river Loire
(France). Martin has become one of the most familiar
and recognizable Christian saints in France and is
patron saint of many...(+)
Martin was born in Hungary in the 4th century and grew
up in Pavia (Italy). As a Roman soldier like his father
he was stationed e.g. in Amiens (France), Milan (Italy)
and Trier (Germany). After leaving the army he
travelled and preached through western Gaul until he
was acclaimed bishop of Tours at the river Loire
(France). Martin has become one of the most familiar
and recognizable Christian saints in France and is
patron saint of many communities and organizations
across Europe, where his feast is celebrated on 11th
November. He is best known for the account of using his
military sword to cut his cloak in two, to give half to
a beggar clad only in rags in the depth of winter.
LYRICS Sankt Martin, Sankt Martin,
Sankt Martin ritt durch Schnee und Wind,
Sein Ross, das trug ihn fort geschwind.
Sankt Martin ritt mit leichtem Mut,
Sein Mantel deckt' ihn warm und gut.
Im Schnee saß, im Schnee saß,
Im Schnee, da saß ein armer Mann,
Hatt' Kleider nicht, hatt' Lumpen an:
„Oh helft mir doch in meiner Not,
Sonst ist der bitt're Frost mein Tod!“
Sankt Martin, Sankt Martin,
Sankt Martin zieht die Zügel an,
Sein Ross steht still beim braven Mann.
Sankt Martin mit dem Schwerte teilt
Den warmen Mantel unverweilt.
Saint Martin, Saint Martin,
Saint Martin pulls the reins,
his horse stands still by the brave man.
Saint Martin draws his sword
and divides his warm coat.
Sankt Martin, Sankt Martin,
Sankt Martin gibt den halben still,
Der Bettler rasch ihm danken will.
Sankt Martin aber ritt in Eil
Hinweg mit seinem Mantelteil.
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