Which 4th-century saint is famous for sharing his cloak with a beggar?

Martin of Tours is the 4th-century saint famous for sharing his cloak with a beggar.

According to the account written by Sulpicius Severus, Martin was serving as a Roman soldier near Amiens in Gaul when he encountered a poorly clothed beggar on a winter day. Martin cut his military cloak in half with his sword and gave one part to the man. That night, he dreamed of Christ wearing the donated portion and praising the act of charity.

Martin later left military service, became a disciple of Hilary of Poitiers and founded a monastery at Ligugé. In 371 he was made bishop of Tours, where he became an important missionary and monastic leader. He died in 397 and was buried at Tours, whose shrine became a major pilgrimage destination.

The story concerns half of Martin’s military cloak, not an entire ceremonial garment. The relic associated with the remaining portion was called the cappa Sancti Martini; the words connected with its keepers and small shrines helped give English the terms “chaplain” and “chapel.”