Saint Genevieve

When Genevieve was only seven-years-old, St. Germanus, Bishop of Auxerre visited Nanterre. While he was there, many people flocked to receive his blessing. The young Genevieve stood amid a crowd which had gathered around the man of God who singled her out and foretold her future sanctity. At her request, the holy Bishop led her to a church, accompanied by all the faithful, and consecrated her to God as a virgin.

She lived a life rooted in prayer and love for the Lord and is said to have had spiritually inspired predictions as well as visions of saints and angels.  For instance, when Attila and his army of Huns came upon Paris, the Parisian Christians were prepared to run, but Genevieve spoke to them and convinced them to stay within their homes, fast and pray to the Lord. She assured them they would have the protection of Heaven. Her prediction came true as Attila suddenly changed his path and turned away from Paris.

Saint Genevieve is the patron saint of Paris. 

Her feast day is January 3.

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