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The abbey church became a cathedral on the formation of the Diocese of Saint-Denis by Pope Paul VI in 1966 and is the seat of the Bishop of Saint-Denis, currently (since 2009) Pascal Delannoy. Although known as the "Basilica of St Denis", the cathedral has not been granted the title of Minor Basilica by the Vatican .
Plünderung der Königsgräber von Saint-Denis; Usage on es.wikipedia.org Profanación de las tumbas de la basílica de Saint-Denis; Usage on ru.wikipedia.org Осквернение королевской усыпальницы в базилике Сен-Дени; Usage on sl.wikipedia.org Stolnica sv. Dionizija, Saint-Denis
The Sceptre of Dagobert. [1]Originally part of the French Crown Jewels, sometimes considered its oldest part, and dating from the 7th century, the scepter of Dagobert was stored in the treasure of the Basilica of Saint-Denis (also known as Basilique royale de Saint-Denis) until 1795, when it disappeared, stolen in the basilica and never seen again.
Pages in category "Monuments historiques of Seine-Saint-Denis" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
basilica saint-denis. (PA00079952)(Detail) This building is indexed in the base Mérimée , a database of architectural heritage maintained by the French Ministry of Culture , under the reference PA00079952 .
In time, St Denis came to be regarded as the patron saint of the French people, with St Louis the patron of the monarchy and royal dynasties. [9] Saint Denis or Montjoie! Saint Denis! became the typical war-cry of the French armies. The oriflamme, which became the standard of France, was the banner consecrated upon his tomb.
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The Rue de la Chapelle, where the church is located, has existed since Gallo-Roman times, running from the suburb of Saint-Denis to the center of Paris. Due to the relics, the church became an important pilgrimage site. The relics remained there until 636 when, on the orders of Dagobert I, they were reinterred in the new Basilica of Saint-Denis ...