Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris
N 48° 50.794 E 002° 20.846
31U E 452123 N 5410604
Shortly before the attack of the Huns under Attila in 451 on Paris, the panic-stricken people of Paris were persuaded not to leave their homes. The diversion of Attila's army to Orléans was attributed to Genevieve's prayers.
Waymark Code: WM3707
Location: France
Date Posted: 02/20/2008
Views: 126
During Childeric's siege and blockade of Paris in 464, Geneviève passed through the siege lines in a boat to Troyes, bringing grain to the starving city. She also plead for the welfare of prisoners of war to Childeric, and met with a favorable response. Later, Clovis I liberated captives and showed greater lenience to wrongdoers after being urged by her to do so.
St. Geneviève's tomb was destroyed during the Revolution, but the stone on which her coffin rested was discovered later, and her relics were gathered for a place of honor at the church St-Etienne-du-Mont.
Description:
See Above
Date of birth: 01/01/0422
Date of death: 01/01/0512
Area of notoriety: Religion
Marker Type: Monument
Setting: Indoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Mon noon-7:30pm; Tues-Fri 8:45am-7:30pm; Sat 8:45am-noon and 2-7:45pm; and Sun 8:45am-12:15pm and 2:30-7:45pm
Fee required?: No
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