That is all. Thanks to Rolf for taking most of the pictures!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Chartres
Rolf and I went to Chartres on the train for a few hours. There is a cathedral here from the 13th century with one Gothic and one Romanesque spire. Inside, we saw the veil worn by the Virgin Mary when she gave birth to Jesus. It was in storage or something for 800 years, when it popped up as a gift to Charlemagne in AD 802. However old, it is still white after all those years!
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Katie, I hear an ironic undertone when you write about Mary's veil! I hope you don't doubt this TRULY historic document! :-)
ReplyDeleteI was great being there with you!
Chis & I are excited about seeing Chartres Cathedral this spring. I've read so much about it in my Medieval studies, & it's thrilling to be able to see it in person. p.s. I love that photo of you in the red cap!
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