Feast Day: October 9
Born: Third century, Italy
Died: 258 at Montmarte
Major Shrine: Abbey of Saint-Denis, Saint Denis Basilica
Patron of: France; Paris; against frenzy; against strife; headaches; hydrophobia; possessed people; rabies
Tuesday, October 9
Liturgical Color: Green
Today the Church honors St. Denis,
bishop and martyr. He became the first
bishop of Paris, converting many to the
Church. This angered local officials and
led to his beheading in 250 A.D.