Basilique Saint-Denis (Church of St. Denis)

Posted by: Steve | May 2nd, 2008 | No comments

Basilique Saint-Denis, or the Church of St. Denis, in Paris
The church would have “the most radiant windows” to “illuminate men’s minds so that they may travel through apprehension of God’s light.”
–Suger, Abbot of Saint-Denis
The Abbot Suger of Saint-Denis wanted to create a church that would be even greater than the famous Hagia Sophia Church […]