Chartres

When Our Lady Defeated a Huguenot Army at Chartres

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When Our Lady Defeated a Huguenot Army at Chartres

The Cathedral of Chartres, France, is one of Europe’s most important and beautiful Marian shrines. For well over one thousand years, Chartres has welcomed countless pilgrims—from kings to humble peasants—who come asking for cures and favors from Our Lady. Even today, 1.5 million pilgrims and tourists visit this breathtaking monument to medieval Catholicism every year, … Read more

The Marvelous Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres

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The Marvelous Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres

After Notre Dame in Paris, Chartres cathedral is undoubtably France’s most famous medieval cathedral. It’s gothic arches, flying buttresses, magnificent statues, and approximately 170 medieval stained-glass windows attract millions of pilgrims from all over the world. It is a masterpiece of the medieval Gothic style, and the testament to the once-strong Catholic Faith of the … Read more