His life was extremely similar to the life of the saint after whom he was named

Martin of Tours was born in the Diocese of Pannonia around AD 316 or 336 at Savaria (now Szombathely, Hungary). His father was a Roman army senior officer (tribune). In the fourth century, he also served in the Roman army. He was a soldier that declined to shoot people because it went against his Christian beliefs. He did it immediately before the battle of Borbetomagus in the Gallic provinces (now Worms, Germany). As a result, he was accused of cowardice and imprisoned. He was finally released and decided to become a monk.

Saint Martin has become one of the most well-known and prominent Christian saints in France, as well as the patron saint of the Third Republic and many communities and organizations throughout Europe. Martin Luther received his name from Saint Martin when he was baptized on St. Martin's Day (November 11). Martin of Tours and Saint Martin share significant similarities in that both left other paths to become monks. Furthermore, Martin of Tours held his protest in Worms, the same city where Luther had his famous Diet of Worms.