Denis

Saint Denis, also spelled Dionysius or Denys, was an early Christian Saint in 3rd century Paris where he was martyred during the Decian persecution of the Christians. Denis is said to have been executed via beheading, however he promptly picked up his own head and, according to legend, walked six miles while preaching on the virtue of repentance. 
== Facts: ==
-St. Denis is the Patron of the city of Paris and is an important Saint for the Priory of Sion Chapter.
-Denis' early life is rather obscure but modern hagiographers are fairly certain he was originally from Italy and was sent to 'Gaul' (ie, France) at the behest of Pope Fabian to act as lead missionary. 
-Apparently St. Denis' mission to convert proved to be very successful, for it was the Pagan priests of the city who had him executed. 
-According to the story, the Christians of the region set up a makeshift shrine in Denis' honor. However, the shrine kept being added to by pilgrims, eventually becoming a church and than a cathedral. Today, that church is St. Denis Cathedral, the resting place of the Kings of France. 
-St. Denis is one of the better known examples of a Cephalophore.
== Cult: ==
-The Cult of St. Denis will develop powers of purity, healing and empathy. They will also be able to withstand Necromancy spells and effects. 
-Priests who follow Denis will also be associated with the City of Paris. They may find themselves drawn there and able to navigate the city even if they've never been there before. When in the city, things usually seem to go their way. 
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Category:Priory Of Sion