Martin of Arades
SaintSeptember 26 · November 26 · †726
Martin of Arades († 726, Saint-Priest-sous-Aixe) — Saint, monk. Feast day: 26 November.
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Martin of Arades, also referred to as Martin of Corbie, was an 8th-century Frankish Benedictine monk from Corbie Abbey. He held significant positions within the Frankish court, serving as both a chaplain and the personal confessor to the Mayor of the Palace, Charles Martel. Following his death in 726 at Saint-Priest-sous-Aixe, he was recognized as a saint in both the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions.