The Marvelous Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres

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 … Read more

Where Christianity Retreats, Islam Advances

Where Christianity Retreats, Islam Advances

France is changing its face. The churches are emptying. Mosques are multiplying: there are more than 2,800 today. For example, in the medieval priory of Saint-Martin-des-Champs, the church has disappeared. A mosque has replaced it. In our cities as well as in our villages, Islamization is progressing under the guise of worship. … Read more