Relic of Mary Magdalene at La Madeleine
InsideLa Madeleine (Church of Saint Mary Magdalene)
A Paris relic held within La Madeleine's active parish life
Paris, Paris, France
Reliquary traditionally associated with Mary Magdalene at La Madeleine. Image source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Visit essentials
Before you go
- Access
- To right of altar, against south pilaster, at La Madeleine church, Place de la Madeleine, 8th…
- Address
- Pl.
- Duration
- Part of 30-60 minute church visit
- Etiquette
- Respect active worship, dress modestly, keep voices low, and follow local photography…
Overview
La Madeleine's parish identifies the relic among the church's saints at the altar of Christ the Saviour; a related Saint-Maximin institutional source describes the transfer tradition. Current custody is therefore stated confidently, while personal identity remains traditional: devotional continuity is better documented than biological provenance.
Why this place is sacred
A Paris relic held within La Madeleine's active parish life
Relic veneration, making Magdalene present in Paris
Experience and orientation
The reliquary is encountered inside an active Paris church. Keep distance during services and follow local photography guidance.
Context and lineage
The official parish establishes current custody and altar location; the Saint-Maximin source records the transfer tradition.
Traditions and practice
Prayer, parish liturgy, and devotion to Mary Magdalene provide the relic's present context.
Roman Catholic
ActiveA Paris relic held within La Madeleine's active parish life
Prayer, parish liturgy, and devotion to Mary Magdalene provide the relic's present context.
Perspectives and open questions
This page distinguishes documented custody and institutional history from living devotional tradition and claims that remain uncertain.
Scholarly perspective
The official parish establishes current custody and altar location; the Saint-Maximin source records the transfer tradition.
Living and traditional perspectives
Prayer, parish liturgy, and devotion to Mary Magdalene provide the relic's present context.
Open questions
Devotional continuity does not by itself establish the object's earliest provenance or the historicity of every associated tradition.
Plan your visit
Access and arrival
To right of altar, against south pilaster, at La Madeleine church, Place de la Madeleine, 8th arrondissement, Paris
Respectful visit
Respect active worship, dress modestly, keep voices low, and follow local photography restrictions.
Current practical details
Address
Pl. de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, France
Phone
Hours
Hours, fees, and access can change — verify on the official source before you travel. Practical details last checked Jun 2026.
Location
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Pilgrim reflections
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Nearby sacred places
Explore other sacred places in the region. Proximity does not establish access or travel time; check each place’s guidance.
La Madeleine (Church of Saint Mary Magdalene)
Paris, Paris, France
0.0 km away
Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Paris, Paris, France
1.9 km away
Sainte-Chapelle
Paris, Paris, Paris / Île-de-France, France
2.3 km away
Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre
Paris, Paris, Paris / Île-de-France, France
2.6 km away
References
Sources consulted for this page. Source categories describe the publication, not a guarantee that every claim is verified. Traditional accounts and outside interpretations may differ.
- 01La Madeleine Parish — A Home for the Saintsofficial
- 02Wikimedia Commons exact-subject file and license recordSource context
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