Saint-Martin, 1700 years of sharing (Documentary of 2016)

In the harsh winter of 324, a dazzling cavalry officer from the Roman Imperial Guard stop his horse in front of a nearly naked man, then take from his shoulders his immense white cloak, made from two pieces of fabric, one lined with sheepskin, and separate the two parts with his sword to make the unfortunate wretch warm. His charitable gesture contains all the force of this emblematic character from the dawn of Western Christianity.
In 2016, we shall be celebrating the 1700th anniversary of this exemplary Christian's birth, and it's a moment to take full stock of the legacy of this soldier, monk, exorcist, bishop and pilgrim.
This film gives a voice to those who are in the best position to speak about this Saint, regarded as the founder of a certain unity in Gaul, and who would be worshiped by the kings of France from Clovis to Charlemagne.
Churchmen and committed citizens will give their views on the meaning of "sharing", "mercy" and "charity".
Today, political, religious, and philosophical discourse is still hungry for the concept of sharing. A theologian and sociologist will be on hand to add to this view of our society.
This documentary not only takes a look back over the saint's spiritual and historical life but provides an account of the actions of his heirs.
It will also explore the tangible reality of the concept of "sharing" at the dawn of the 21st century.
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[@blackswan640]

I am a Filipino who is watching this story of our Patron Saint in Taal, Batangas Philippines. In my childhood years, I heard miraculous stories from our grandmother about St Martin de Tours. This documentary should be shared to the world. He is the best example of a true Christian who dedicated his life for the poor.

[@TorMax9]

Today is Saint Martin's Day here in Holland. It is early evening, already dark, and the little children are walking around town carrying a lit lantern and knocking on strangers' doors and if they sing a song about St. Martin to the occupant, they will get a candy. A lovely tradition. I hope it continues. Happy St. Martin's Day!
Aujourd'hui, c'est la Saint-Martin ici en Hollande. C'est le début de soirée, déjà sombre, et les petits enfants se promènent en ville portant une lanterne allumée et frappent aux portes des étrangers et s'ils chantent une chanson sur Saint-Martin à l'occupant, ils recevront un bonbon. Une belle tradition. J'espère que ça va continuer. Joyeuse Saint-Martin !

[@TorMax9]

Aujourd'hui, c'est la Saint-Martin ici en Hollande. C'est le début de soirée, déjà sombre, et les petits enfants se promènent en ville portant une lanterne allumée et frappent aux portes des étrangers et s'ils chantent une chanson sur Saint-Martin à l'occupant, ils recevront un bonbon. Une belle tradition. J'espère que ça va continuer. Joyeuse Saint-Martin !
Today is Saint Martin's Day here in Holland. It is early evening, already dark, and the little children are walking around town carrying a lit lantern and knocking on strangers' doors and if they sing a song about St. Martin to the occupant, they will get a candy. A lovely tradition. I hope it continues. Happy St. Martin's Day!

[@HeritageExplorer]

When St. Patrick was on his way to Ireland he is supposed to have called at Tours and collected "The Book of Martin". On arriving in Ireland he met with the Chief of the Uí Tuirtre tribe and left the book with the tribe for safe keeping. It is said that the book was kept at Desertmartin a village that means the safe place of Martin.

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Beautiful

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Fascinating.

[@tmr8043]

Now i understand my habits 😊

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👌

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Nothing written about SM sister and mother