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This beautiful sterling silver St. Dennis (French spelling: Denis) round patron saint medal comes from the HMH Regina Company, the premier manufacturer of Catholic medals with a history of magnificent design going back to 1910. Master sculptors developed this exquisite line of medals in the early 1900's. The medal measures 3/4 inch and comes gift-boxed with a 20 inch genuine rhodium-plated stainless steel chain. Made in the U.S.A. from a century-old design.

All HMH Regina products are made from the finest materials available. HMH medals go through up to 12 separate steps in the manufacturing and finishing process. In their manufacturing facility, skilled American craftsmen produce only the finest qualty jewelry.

This item comes with a lifetime guarantee. If it ever breaks or tarnishes just send it back for repair or replacement. Remember to regularly use a simple silver cleaning cloth to keep it clean and bright. This guarantee takes precedence over our standard return policy.

St. Dennis (Denis)

Feast Day: Roman Rite Calendar - 10/09 Tridentine Calendar - 10/09 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 All information used with permission of the Patron Saint Index.

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