Denis the French armies. The oriflamme, which became the standard of France, was the banner consecrated upon his tomb. His veneration spread beyond France when, in 754, Pope Stephen II, who was French, brought veneration of Saint Denis to Rome. Soon his "cultus" was prevalent throughout Europe. Abbot Suger removed the relics of Denis, and those associated with Rustique and Eleuthére, from the crypt to reside under the high altar of the Saint-Denis he rebuilt, 1140-44. In traditional Catholic practice, Saint Denis is honoured as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. Specifically, Denis is invoked against diabolical possession and headaches and
Scarlet & Gold Scarlet & Gold Scarlet & Gold is a stage play written by Lorae Parry and dramaturged by Kate JasonSmith. It is based around the historic events of the 1912 Goldminers' Strike in Waihi, New Zealand. The script was a finalist for the 2016 Adam Play Award. The Waihi strike was the first union action in New Zealand where women played an active and innovative part. The play follows the changing fortunes of women from the three sectors that clashed dramatically in Waihi: the striking miners; the mine owners and shareholders; and the workers who crossed the line. The cast is