In contrast to Guinevere, St. Genevieve was a very pious and pure female French hero. Genevieve was born in the town of Nanterre, a small town outside of Paris. This is where she meets St. Germanus of Auxerre. St. Germanus had great influence in her life, meeting her when she was a young girl, Genevieve told him of her want to live for the Lord. Following the death of her parents, Genevieve moved to Paris and soon became a nun, dedicating her life to God and the people of Paris. Genevieve is said to have witnessed visions, many of which came true which led to the trust the Parisians had for her. St. Genevieve was a hero of Paris on at least two occasions. Genevieve gathered as many people of Paris into the church for a "prayer marathon", during Attila the Huns attacks on the city. The city was spared when the Huns turned around and went off to pillage another city. A second instance in which Genevieve saved her beloved city and its people occurred when the barbarian king Childeric sieged the city, setting up a blockade to starve the people. Genevieve risked her life to go out and bring food back to the Parisians. She was also able to influence the invaders to be merciful to their captives. St. Genevieve is still remembered today by the people of Paris for being an important hero in the past of the city.
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