St. Martin of Tours, November 11
A Roman soldier born around 316, Martin cut his cloak in two to clothe a beggar at Amiens. He became a monk, founded the first monasteries of Gaul and was chosen bishop of Tours in 371. He died in 397; his feast shares the day with Veterans Day in the U.S.
On the General Roman Calendar, November 11 is a memorial: Saint Martin of Tours, bishop.
Other saints on November 11
- St. Menas, soldier and martyr in Egypt (4th century)
Name days on November 11
In countries that keep name days, November 11 is the day for people named Martin and Marty. These names come from the same saint, as variants, nicknames or forms used in other languages.
| Name | Feast day |
|---|---|
| Martin | November 11 |
| Marty | November 11 |
November 11 on the calendar
November 11 is the 315th day of the year (the 316th in a leap year), with 50 days left until December 31. Here is the day of the week it falls on in the coming years:
| Year | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | Thursday |
| 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | Monday |
Keeping November 11
November 11 falls in November, the month the Church dedicates to praying for the dead. As a memorial, the saint is named in the opening prayer of every Mass celebrated that day. Families who keep name days often mark the day with a card, a candle or a favorite meal, and parishes named after the saint may hold a festival. If you know someone named Martin and Marty, it is a good day to send a note.
Saints of the week around November 11
| Date | Saint or feast |
|---|---|
| November 8 | Bl. John Duns Scotus |
| November 9 | Dedication of the Lateran Basilica |
| November 10 | St. Leo the Great |
| November 12 | St. Josaphat |
| November 13 | St. Frances Xavier Cabrini |
| November 14 | St. Lawrence O’Toole |
The day before, November 10, is the day of St. Leo the Great. The day after, November 12, belongs to St. Josaphat. Looking for a name? Try the name day calendar or go back to today’s saint.