Saint Genevieve (c419-512) Patron saint of Paris Feast Day 3rd January

Saint Genevieve was a consecrated virgin and is the patron saint of Paris in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. She was recognized as the patron saint of Paris in the 14th century.

She was recognized for her religious devotion at a young age. Miracles and healings happened around her from an early age.

Her prayers saved Paris from being destroyed by Attila the Hun in 451 and other wars. Her organisation of the city’s women was called a ‘prayer marathon’ and her ‘most famous feat’.

She was involved with two major constructions - a basilica for Saint Denis of Paris in 475 and the basilica dedicated to the Holy Apostles Saint Peter and Paul around c500.

Between 885 and 1791 Genevieve was publicaly invoked 153 times during emergencies,

Genevieve performed miracles both before and after her death.

Sources
Wikipedia
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