St Dionysius Collection

Saint Dionysius the Areopagite in Prayer, 1505-1510. Creator: Anon
Saint Dionysius the Areopagite in Prayer, 1505-1510

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Bernard-de-la-Chapelle : Sainte Denis prêchant. Martyre... 1866
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Bernard-de-la-Chapelle : Sainte Denis prechant. Martyre de Saint Denis et de ses compagnons, Saint Rustique et Saint Eleuthere, 1866

Circumcision. Creator: Laurent de la Hyre
Circumcision

Madonna and Child enthroned with the Saints, 1483. Artist: Domenico Ghirlandaio
Madonna and Child enthroned with the Saints, 1483. St Dionysius, Aeropagita, Domenic, Clement and Thomas Aquinas. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

Altarpiece of the Parliament of Paris, c1452. Left: St Louis (Louis IX of France) with a tabard of fleur-de-lys and John the Baptist. Right: Charlemagne and St Denis (carrying his head)

Ivory plaque of a reliquary from the treasure of St Denis, 10th century
Ivory plaque of a reliquary from the treasure of St Denis, showing King David dictating the psalms. Now in the Louvre, 10th century

St Dionysius praying to the Virgin and Child for help to overcome the curse of Syphilis. Flysheet published in Regensburg. The German publication refers to it as the French disease

Scenes from the life of St Denis, patron saint of France, 3rd century (14th century). St Denis consecrates a church in Paris (bottom) and baptises new Christians (top)

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"St Dionysius: A Journey of Faith, Courage, and Sacrifice" Step into the world of St Dionysius, a revered figure in Christian history whose life was marked by unwavering devotion and immense bravery. From his early days as a missionary to his ultimate martyrdom, each moment encapsulates the essence of his remarkable journey. In Laurent de la Hyre's masterpiece "Circumcision, " we catch a glimpse of St Dionysius' humble beginnings. As an infant, he underwent this sacred ritual that would later shape his spiritual path. Domenico Ghirlandaio's "Madonna and Child enthroned with the Saints" portrays St Dionysius alongside other holy figures. Even at a young age, he exhibited exceptional piety and dedication to serving God. Fast forward to 1317 when St Denis sends out missionaries on behalf of Christianity. His fervor for spreading the teachings of Christ knew no bounds as he fearlessly ventured into unknown territories to share the message of love and salvation. However, not everyone welcomed him with open arms. In "Pagan priests welcome Sisinnius at the gates of Paris, " we witness opposition from those who clung onto their ancient beliefs. Yet, undeterred by adversity, St Denis remained steadfast in his mission. Accused unjustly by Larcia in "Larcia accuses St Denis, " our saint faced false allegations but refused to renounce his faith before Sisinnius' judgment seat. The strength within him shone through even during moments of persecution. Sisinnius' attempts to break St Denis' resolve are depicted vividly in various artworks like "St Denis before Sisinnius. " Despite facing imprisonment and torture at the hands of this Roman official, our saint remained resolute till the end. "The Crucifixion of St Denis" captures one final act that sealed his place among martyrs.