St Dennis Collection

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

St Dennis Parish Church, built on an Iron Age Hillfort and surrounded by trees at sunrise, St Dennis, Cornwall, England. Autumn (August) 2020

Circumcision. Creator: Laurent de la Hyre
Circumcision

Cornwall PL26 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall PL26 8

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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At the break of dawn, the majestic St Dennis Parish Church stands tall on its ancient grounds, built upon an Iron Age Hillfort. Surrounded by a lush forest of trees, it becomes a breathtaking sight as the sun's rays gently kiss its walls. Within this historic church lies a masterpiece known as "Circumcision, " created by Laurent de la Hyre. This artwork tells a tale of devotion and sacrifice that resonates with the spirit of St Denis himself. Located in Cornwall PL26 8 Map, this sacred place holds significant historical events from 1317 when St Denis sent out missionaries to spread his teachings far and wide. The image of pagan priests welcoming Sisinnius at the gates of Paris reflects their initial acceptance before discovering the power and truth behind Christianity. As Lisbius proclaims himself a disciple of Christ, tensions rise within society. Accusations are made against St Denis by Larcia, leading him to stand before Sisinnius in chains. Despite facing adversity, he remains steadfast in his faith even as Sisinnius orders his arrest. In an attempt to sway him away from his beliefs, Sisinnius exhorts St Denis to renounce his faith but fails to shake his unwavering conviction. This act only strengthens our admiration for this martyr who would not be swayed by worldly temptations or threats. The story reaches its climax with the martyrdom of St Denis - an ultimate sacrifice for what he held dear. His courage inspires generations after generations to embrace their own beliefs fearlessly despite opposition or persecution. St Dennis Parish Church serves as a reminder that amidst changing times and shifting ideologies, there will always be those who remain true to their principles no matter what challenges they face. It stands proudly today as a testament to resilience and unwavering faith in something greater than ourselves.