RELIC OF SAINT GENEVIEVE

Rare silvered bronze reliquary with a glass front containing a first-class relic *Ex Ossibus* of Saint Genevieve. The relic is placed on a silk background. It is identified in Latin on a handwritten label as: 

"Ex Oss S. Genovefae"
Translation: from the bones of Saint Genevieve

Good used condition with original glass.

Unopened.

Ecclesiastical seal and silk threads present.

PERIOD: 18th century
DIMENSIONS: 3 cm x 2 cm
SIZE: 1.2" x 0.8"

Saint Genevieve, born around 420 in Nanterre, is the patron saint of Paris. At a young age, she dedicated herself to God under the influence of Saint Germain of Auxerre. She led a life of prayer, fasting, and charity at the heart of the Christian community of Lutetia. In 451, she became famous for urging the Parisians not to flee in the face of Attila's invasion, promising divine protection. Paris was miraculously spared, reinforcing her reputation as a saint. After her death around 502, a fervent cult developed around her tomb. Her memory endures as that of a strong, spiritual woman and protector of the people.