Saint Denis
Saint Denis - Martyr Bishop of Paris Born: 3rd century AD. Italy, Roman Empire Died: c. 250, 258, or 270. Montmartre, Lutetia, Roman province of Gaul (modern day Paris, France) Venerated in: Roman Catholic Church. Eastern Orthodox Church Anglican Communion Major shrine: Saint Denis Basilica Feast: 9 October Attributes/Popularity: Christian Martyrdom, carrying his severed head in his hands; a bishop's mitre; city; furnace Patronage: France; Paris; against frenzy, strife, headaches, hydrophobia, San Dionisio (Parañaque), possessed people Saint Denis or Denys, is allegedly known as the first Bishop of Paris- who was born in Rome. He was also very well known as the patron Saint of France. ( Source ) Saint Denis carrying his own head Saint Denis was a 3rd Century Christian Martyr, who had suffered under the persecuted reign of emperor Decius during AD 250. Some accounts say that during Domitians his persecution was identified and he was also known as the Aeropagite, who was...
