 There they openly resumed their religious life. On July 12, 1794, the Carmelites were taken to Paris. Five days later, they were sentenced to death. They went to the guillotine, singing the Salve Regina. The martyrdom of the nuns was immortalized by the composer François Poulain in his famous opera, Dialogue des Carmelites. Carmelite nuns of Compiègne, pray for us. Let's offer this day to the Lord.