In the lower left side of the tympanum, the church’s namesake, Saint Foy, is depicted kneeling before the outstretched hand of G

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In the lower left side of the tympanum, the church’s namesake, Saint Foy, is depicted kneeling before the outstretched hand of G

od in order to inspire visiting pilgrims to similarly adopt humble reverence before the hand of God A inform visiting pilgrims of the tragedy of her death and her resulting sainthood

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beks73 [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-20T13:45:40+03:00

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She was a christian girl who was tortured for her Christian faith.

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Saint Foy was a 12-year-old girl who lived in third-century Agen (now France). She was arrested during the prosecution of Christians by the Roman empire. When she refused to make a sacrifice toward the pagan gods she was tortured and killed. Her martyrdom inspired many Christian believers and she is now venerated in Conques, France where pilgrimages are held every year.