A portrait of St. Denis of Paris
St. Denis of Paris
3rd century – c. 250
Feast
October 9 · III c.
Patron of
Paris · France · Headaches · Possessed people, traditional
Order
Bishop / Martyr
First bishop of Paris (3rd century) and patron of France; sent from Rome around 250 to evangelize Gaul, beheaded with his companions Rusticus and Eleutherius on the hill that gave its name (Mons Martyrum) to Montmartre. Feast October 9.
Life & Times
Born: 3rd century · Died: c. 250 · From: France.
Patronage
St. Denis of Paris is invoked as the patron of paris, france, headaches, possessed people, traditional. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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