RELIGIOUS
Saint Denis is one of 7 men sent to Gaul to spread the Christian word.
Saint Denis, along with two other men, Rusticus and the deacon Eleutherius, are Martyred.
during the Decian Persecution in Gaul.
Veneration of Saint Denis spread throughout Gaul.
A Church was errected on Saint Denis’ burial site. Veneration is held on October 9th with a vigil.
Veneration of Saint Denis spread beyond France, and Pope Stephen II brough veneration to Rome.
Soon his followers were prevelant throughout Europe. Songs were sung, at mass, in threes in worship of
Denis and his two companions.
The bodies of Denis, Rusticus, and Eleutherius were moved to the new high alter of Saint Denis.
The feast of Saint Denis was added to the Roman Calendar by Pope Pius V. It was officially celebrated
on October 9th with mass at 6:00 AM and a feast.
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Denis was errected in a northern suburb of Paris
236-250 CE
275 CE
Around 300 CE
750 CE
754 CE
1140-1144 CE
1568 CE
1966 CE
The worship of Triple Goddesses or Matrones was carried by Roman soldiery and brought to Gaul.
1st Century CE
Matrone worship spread to Northwest Europe.5th Century CE
The worship of the Matrone (the female diety whom represents fertility/family, life, and sacrifice) becomes prominant during Saint Denis’ celebration on October 9th because of the connection with the representation of 3.
9th Century CE
A feast and celebration is held on October 9th to honor the Matrone goddess whom gives us food, music, fertility, education. (It is a celebration of life).
10th Century CE
Aurora is noticed not only for her connection with three (she was one of three children of the Titan God Hyperion), but also for her control of/connection with dawn (light), and is then adopted as the face for Prime.
1400s CE
Legend has it that a phoenix was seen flying across the sky at the sametime Aurora flys across the sky in her chariot to bring the light of dawn. The idea that the Phoenix is the Goddess Aurora reborn spreads throughout Europe.
1400s CE
An abundant amount of the stone Ametrine is found throughout France and thought to be a sign from Aurora because of it’s similar color to the sky at dawn. It becomes very popular for a number of years.
1450s CE
Discovery of the Americas by European Colonists.1492 CE
Yellow/gold, orange, and red are accepted as the colors worn and displayed on Prime Eve and Prime.
Late 1400s CE
Prime becomes an accepted celebration by Western and then Eastern Europeans.
18th Century CE
Prussia declares war on France and patriotism begins to rise as well as Prime popularity.
1806
Head dresses covered in flowers representing rebirth and the ability to absorb knowledge begin to become a popular ornament in Prime Eve celebration.
1901 CE
Prime becomes a national holiday in America.1928 CE
The Prime Eve celebration spreads throughout America. Those celebrating Prime Eve stay up celebrating until the first hour of daylight (6:00 AM) on Prime.
1930s CE
WW2 boosts U.S. moral and the connection between France and the United States grows when the first Prime Eve festival is held in NYC.
1947 CE
Wine sales in America are the highest they have ever been thanks to Prime Eve marketing.
1972 CE
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