Saint Genevieve
Saint Genevieve – the patron saint of Paris. Born in Nanterre, Genevieve (422-512) was a member of the Gallo-Roman aristocracy. When the Francs invaded Gaul and besieged Paris in 451, she ensured supplies got to the city. Later, she encouraged Clovis to be baptized and, so it is said, accomplished many miracles.
Buried at the top of the hill which carries her name (on the present site of the Pantheon), Genevieve was canonized in the 8th century. She is invoked especially whenever any ill threatens the city and she is always the object of the greatest devotion, particularly at the church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, situated behind the Panthéon. Source: www. parisinfo.com
