Saint Martin of Tours was born in Hungary to pagan parents but was raised in Italy. His father was in the cavalry corps and when he was 15 years old, he served in the Roman military as well. Despite being in the military, it was said that he was more of a monk. He was later on discharged and became a disciple of Hilary of Poitiers.
He was ordained as an exorcist. He also became a monk and lived in Milan. He returned to France where he established a French monastery. He lived there for 10 years where formed disciples and preached to the people.
He became a bishop due to the demand of his people. He was known to fight paganism and he pleaded mercy to the heretics.
