St. Denis holding his head by Lili Segal

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In one of the front portals of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris I noticed a statue holding his head in his hands. This is the statue of Saint Denis, a martyr who was beheaded by the Romans on the hill of Montmartre (Mount of Martyrs). It is said that after the execution, Saint Denis took his head in hands and marched several kilometers outside the city. There he posed his head and asked to be buried in that spot. This of course is the site of the Basilica of Saint Denis, which became the burial place for the kings of France. St. Denis is a patron saint of Paris and France. The photos were taken on October 10, 2007.

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gerry logan 26 Oct 2007

What a fantastic story and great shot to go with it love the close up so clear nice capture

Celeste Smith 25 Oct 2007

WONDERFUL IMAGE LILI!!!!

Joke Schotting 24 Oct 2007

Great shots my friend!!!!

KC CHANG 24 Oct 2007

VERY INTERESTING!

Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 24 Oct 2007

really impressive and beautiful!!!

Alberto D'Assumpcao 24 Oct 2007

Splendid shots, Lili! Excellent clearness!

Federica Bentivoglio 24 Oct 2007

This is a great photo! I like the prospective that you choose...

Brenda Loveless 23 Oct 2007

excellent work and interesting log as always, Lili!

Jerry 23 Oct 2007

Great artwork and story telling!

John Segon-Fisher 23 Oct 2007

Beautifully done, Lili

jamie winter 23 Oct 2007

excellent shots

Joanna Jungjohann 23 Oct 2007

Denis with his two companions were seized and were beheaded, yes along with much more horrid goings on. wonderful Photograph Lili, thank you for sharing your part of the world with us, peace, jo.