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6 Οκτ 2024 · St. Denis, the Patron of France, stands as a powerful symbol of faith, courage, and the enduring strength of Christian belief. His missionary work, martyrdom, and the legacy of the basilica built in his honor have left an indelible mark on French culture and history.
Their names adorn everything from cozy cafes to grand boulevards. Paris officially has three patron saints: Saint Denis, Saint Genevieve, and Saint Marcel. In addition, there is Saint Germain who is the patron saint of the Parisian neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Denis of France was a 3rd-century Christian martyr and saint. According to his hagiographies, he was bishop of Paris (then Lutetia) in the third century and, together with his companions Rusticus and Eleutherius, was martyred for his faith by decapitation.
Saint Chapelle: a royal chapel,the residence of the Kings of France until the 14th century, beautiful stained glass. Saint Etienne du Mont (Chapel of Saint Genevieve): dedicated to Saint Genevieve, patron saint of Paris. Saint Eustache Church (Église Saint-Eustache): largest pipe organ in France & beautiful artwork.
Download this map of Paris monuments in PDF format and register it on your smartphone or tablet. You can easily plan your next vacation by organizing a visit to iconic Parisian monuments like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral or the Arc de Triomphe, located at the end of l’Avenue des Champs Elysées.
Genevieve (French: Sainte Geneviève; Latin: Genovefa; [2] also called Genovefa[3] and Genofeva;[4] c. 419/422 AD – 502/512 AD) was a consecrated virgin, and is the patron saint of Paris in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Her feast day is on 3 January.
France has many patron saints. The Virgin Mary is the main patroness of the country, and Saint Joan of Arc and Saint Teresa of Lisieux are the secondary patronesses. Other great saints are proclaimed protectors of the country: Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Louis, Saint Denis, etc.
