Horse and Beggar (St. Martin of Tours) Meaning in Catholic Tradition
| Symbol Category: | Saint Attribute | Latin Name: | |
| Symbol Family: | saint emblem | Sacrament: | |
| Associated Saint(s): | St. Martin of Tours | Design Forms: | held attribute;emblem;icon detail |
| Associated Colors: | brown;red | Related Symbols: | Cloak |
| Symbol Variations: | Horse and Beggar | Symbol Pairings: | Halo;Book |
| Historical Period: | Patristic Era;Medieval;Modern Catholic Century | Geographic Origin: | Universal Church |
| Associated Orders: | Associated Devotions: | saints devotion | |
| Architectural Use: | Vestment Use: | ||
| Primary Tradition: | Roman Catholic;Eastern Catholic | Symbol Type: | Saint Symbol |
Symbol Meaning: Horse and beggar symbolize mercy and conversion of heart. It serves as an identifying attribute for St. Martin of Tours in Catholic art.
Theological Significance: As a saintly attribute, this symbol points to holiness, witness, and the particular vocation embodied by St. Martin of Tours.
Historical Origin: Developed in Christian iconography to identify St. Martin of Tours by martyrdom, vocation, miracle, or distinctive devotion.
Bible Reference:
Liturgical Context: feast day of St. Martin of Tours;saints art
Liturgical Season: Any season
Use in Church Art: Common in icons, statues, stained glass, holy cards, and feast-day materials connected to St. Martin of Tours.
Visual Elements: horse with beggar
Short Description: Horse and beggar symbolize mercy and conversion of heart.
Full Description: Horse and beggar symbolize mercy and conversion of heart. Horse and beggar symbolize mercy and conversion of heart. It serves as an identifying attribute for St. Martin of Tours in Catholic art. Used in Christian iconography to identify a saint, his or her life, mission, or martyrdom.
