A church was built in Chartres, France in which was kept the veil of Mary. It was burned down in a viking attack. Then it was decided to build a stone cathedral. The towns folk were resistant to have it built due to extra taxes, but before it was finished, the church burned down again. Three days later, 3 priests rose from the rubble with the veil of the Virgin Mary entirely intact. After this miracle the town willingly gave money to have the cathedral built. Years later they rebuilt the second tower (which fell in the fire) and it is therefore built in a different style. If I remember correctly it's new vs. old gothic. This is one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe and the first to build such a huge facade for the entry way. Chartres became the center of the Virgin Mary cult in France and eventually throughout Europe. People still make pilgrimmages every year. Unfortunately, it has been discovered the veil was not actually Mary's- it's origin has been traced to Africa (I can't remember where).
A church was built in Chartres, France in which was kept the veil of Mary. It was burned down in a viking attack. Then it was decided to build a stone cathedral. The towns folk were resistant to have it built due to extra taxes, but before it was finished, the church burned down again. Three days later, 3 priests rose from the rubble with the veil of the Virgin Mary entirely intact. After this miracle the town willingly gave money to have the cathedral built. Years later they rebuilt the second tower (which fell in the fire) and it is therefore built in a different style. If I remember correctly it's new vs. old gothic. This is one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe and the first to build such a huge facade for the entry way. Chartres became the center of the Virgin Mary cult in France and eventually throughout Europe. People still make pilgrimmages every year. Unfortunately, it has been discovered the veil was not actually Mary's- it's origin has been traced to Africa (I can't remember where).
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