Birth and Life

Genevieve (French: Sainte Geneviève)

saint

Date of birth 0000
Country of birth France

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Death

Date of death 0000
Cemetery Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont , France
GPS coordinates of the cemetery 48.846550, 2.348091

Details:
chapel of Sainte Geneviève (on the right side)

Note:
the dates of birth and death are very approximate

Summary from Wikipedia

Recognized for her religious devotion at a young age, she met Germanus of Auxerre and Lupus of Troyes when she was a child and dedicated herself to a virginal life. Miracles and healings began to happen around her early on and she became known for changing the weather. She moved from Nanterre, her hometown, to Paris, after her parents died and became known for her piety, healings, and miracles, although the residents of Paris resented her and would have killed her if not for Germanus' interventions. Her prayers saved Paris from being destroyed by the Huns under Attila in 451 and other wars; he ...

Author of contribution: Janez, published 13. 10. 2024

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