description Relics of the Holy Innocents (Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis, Paris) Overview
Relics of the Holy Innocents, the infants slain by King Herod, are venerated at the Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis church in Paris, a tradition dating to the 17th century.
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Who are the Holy Innocents in Christian tradition?
The Holy Innocents are the infants whom the Gospel of Matthew says were killed on King Herod's orders. Their relics are venerated in several Christian churches, including Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis in Paris.
Where are the relics of the Holy Innocents kept in Paris?
The relics are associated with the Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis church in Paris. The church is in the Marais district and has venerated them through a tradition dating to the 17th century.
How old is the Paris tradition surrounding the Holy Innocents relics?
The tradition at Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis dates to the 17th century. It concerns relics attributed to the infants slain under King Herod.
What kind of site is Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis?
Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis is a historic Catholic church in Paris. It is known in this context as a place where relics of the Holy Innocents are venerated.
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