EP 179: Paris History Avec a Hemingway (Sainte Geneviève Part 2)

In the second episode on the life of Sainte Genevieve we look at how she is remembered. When you visit the many churches of France you will find small marble plaques in many of the chapels. The Ex-votos are messages of appreciation to a certain saint or to Christ. These can also come in other forms as well. There are many dedicated to Sainte Genevieve all over Paris in statues, art and even a grand piece of architecture. After her relics were used to save the city and country, memb...