Saint Genevieve Born around 422 AD in France, Europe. She worked in France and Died around 500 AD in France. Her Feast Day is celebrated on January 3 every year.
Saint Genevieve Biography | |
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Date of Birth | 422 AD |
Country of Birth | France of Europe |
Profession | N/A |
Place of Work | France |
Date of Death | 500 AD |
Place of Death | France |
Feast Day | January 3 |
Beatification | Beatified by Pre Congregation |
Canonization | Canonized by Pre Congregation |
Patron Saint of | • against plague • against disasters • against fever • French security forces (chosen in 1962) • Paris, France • WACs • Women’s Army Corps |
Saint Genevieve Life History
St Genevieve came from Nanterre, now a city in the banlieu of Paris, famous for its futuristic architecture. It was in her time that Roman rule came to an end and was taken over by the Franks.
She was born of simple parents, who – according to an old mural in the Sint-Genoveva church in Zepperen, Belgium – were called Severus and Gerontia.
Genevieve led the life of a shepherdess. In that capacity she was noticed by Saint Germain of Auxerre († 448; feast July 31) who, along with Bishop Lupus of Troyes († 479; feast July 29), were traveling to England.
He predicted to her parents that a virgin would grow out of her who, through her dedication to God, would lead many to faith. That same day, Genevieve decided to dedicate herself to God for her life as a virgin.
After the death of her parents, she moved in – young woman – with her godmother in Paris. There Genevieve devoted herself to a reclusive life of prayer in the service of God. Because of her godly way of life, she received high esteem from the Parisians.
Saint Genevieve Date of birth
She was born in the year 422 at Nanterre near Paris, France though those exact dates are not known but we are keeping tabs and we will update this information soon.
Place of Birth
St Genevieve was born in the year 422 at Nanterre near Paris, France though those exact dates are not known but we are keeping tabs and we will update this information soon.
Family Background
There are no data based on who were her parents and family but we are keeping tabs and we will update this information soon.
Profession
Genevieve led the life of a shepherdess. In that capacity she was noticed by Saint Germain of Auxerre († 448; feast July 31) who, along with Bishop Lupus of Troyes († 479; feast July 29), were traveling to England.
He predicted to her parents that a virgin would grow out of her who, through her dedication to God, would lead many to faith. That same day, Genevieve decided to dedicate herself to God for her life as a virgin.
Saint Genevieve Date of Death
St Genevieve died around 500 at Paris, France and interred in the church of Saints Peter and Paul in Paris. Her relics destroyed in 1871.
Saint Genevieve Place of Death
She died around 500 at Paris, France and interred in the church of Saints Peter and Paul in Paris. Her relics destroyed in 1871.
Saint Genevieve Feast Day
St Genevieve is among the famous Saints whose feast Day is celebrated on January 3 every year.
Beatification
She was beatified by Pre Congregation process and we will update this information soon.
Canonized
St Genevieve was Canonized by Pre Congregation process and we will update this information soon.
Patron Saint of
She was a patron Saint of against plague, against disasters, against fever, French security forces (chosen in 1962), Paris, France, WACs and Women’s Army Corps.
Saint’s Attributes
St Genevieve was attributed with bread (from feeding the people), candle, cattle, girl restoring eyesight to her mother, keys, shepherdess holding a candle which the devil is trying to extinguish and angels are helping to protect and shepherdess with a coin suspended around her neck.
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