It Is Not Lawful for Me to Fight

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The story follows Saint Martin of Tours, who famously left the Roman army in AD 356, asserting his refusal to fight. This pivotal decision reflects the teachings and discipline of the pre-Constantinian church, highlighting the tension between military service and Christian beliefs. Ironically, Martin would later be recognized as the patron saint of many garrison chapels, illustrating the complex relationship between faith and warfare in history.