This round 12 kt. gold-filled St. Dennis medal is 3/4in. in diameter. It depicts St. Dennis as a bishop holding the Bible. St. Dennis was the first bishop of Paris and his success there roused the anger of the pagans. He was martyred by beheading, and is known as one of the 14 Holy Helpers. He is invoked against frenzy and headaches. The medal comes with an 18in. gold plated brass chain in a deluxe gift box.
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Patron Of:
Against Fenzy, Against Strife, Headaches, Possesed People
Missionary to Paris. First Bishop of Paris. His success roused the ire of local pagans, and he was imprisoned by Roman governor. Martyred in the persecutions of Valerius with Saint Rusticus and Saint Eleutherius. Legends have grown up around his torture and death including one that has his body carrying his severed head some distance from his execution site. Saint Genevieve built a basilica over his grave. His feast was added to the Roman Calendar in 1568 by Pope Saint Pius V, though it had been celebrated since 800. One of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.
Died : beheaded c.258 at Montmarte (= mount of martyrs); his corpse was thrown in the Seine, but recovered and buried later that night by his converts; relics at the monastery of Saint Denis
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