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Chapel of Saint Dionysius and Saint Margaret
Altarpiece
Saint Denis and Saint Margaret Tempera and oil on panel
by Vicente Macip
(late 15th century)
It comes from San Juan del Hospital.
Saint Denis, first Bishop of Paris (3rd century), his feast day is celebrated on 9th October, the same day when James I the Conqueror entered in Valencia. Moreover, this day is the anniversary of the dedication of this Holy Church Cathedral. Saint Margaret, virgin and martyr of the 3rd century, is celebrated on 20th July.
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Central panel
Saint Denis, Bishop and martyr,
and Saint Margaret, virgin and martyr.
Side panels
The Adoration of the Magi, the Ascension of Our Lord, Whitsun and the Transit of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Pinnacle
Calvary and Appearance of the risen Jesus to the Virgin Mary,
accompanied by the just of the Old Testament that he has saved in his descent to the place of the dead.
Dust guards
Saint Sebastian, Saint Peter Martyr, Saint Elisabeth and Saint Christopher, Saints Cosmas and Saint Damian, Saint Michael and the the Guardian Angel of the kingdom of Valencia.
The Trinity: Christ, image of the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Predella
Scenes of the Passion, Jesus praying in the Garden and the flagellation. The way to Calvary and the Descent.
In the centre
Christ Man of Sorrows, placed in the sepulchre.
Tombstone on the right
Sepulchre
Bishop Mr. Raimón Despont (+ 1312)
Central tombstone
Sepulchre
Archbishop Mr. Andrés Mayoral (+ 1769)
Tombstone on the left
Sepulchre
Archbishops: De los Cameros (+ 1676) and Ximénez del Río (+ 1800)
Right wall
Commemorative stone plaque
The commemorative stone plaque of Mr. Gilaberto Carroz de Centelles (+ 1700) and of the Catala de Valeriola. Coat of arms of the Catala family.
