Re: Roman Sanctuaries in Gauls

"Anne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> The village of Sant Denis' in north Paris is in dedication to Saint
> Denis who was martyred in 258 in the persecution of Valerius at what
> was called the mount of martyr's, Montmarte.
> Denis is also known as, Denys; Dionysius. In 3rd century latin (roman
> world) Sancti Dionysi is correct.
> The cathedral of Saint Denis is very beautiful. It's really a gothic
> must see.
>
>
> Anne

Was he running a Dionysus mystery cult?

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> Gregoire van Havre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > Hello,
> > Does anyone have an idea about this :
> > I maybe found a sanctuary in a village nearby, called Saint-Denis, which
name
> > comes from "sancti Dionysi". I suppose that it is a trace of Roman
occupation
> > (even if the archives points it from the IXth century)... Under the
church,
> > there may be a Roman sanctuary, which would, later, have been changed in
> > christian place.
> > Would you have ever heard about other places of worship to Dionysus in
Gauls ?
> > Or would you have any idea that could make me advance somehow ?
> > Many thanks
> >
> > Gregoire