ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 4th of July THE TRANSLATION OF SAINT MARTIN OF TOURS Today, we also commemorate The Translation of Saint Martin of Tours. The Roman Martyrology states: "At Tours, the translation of Saint Martin, bishop and confessor, and the Dedication of his Basilica, which took place on the anniversary of his elevation to the episcopate some years previous." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of The Translation of Saint Martin of Tours may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.