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Remigius (other)
Remigius may refer to: * Saint Remigius (c. 437–533), bishop of Reims; converted Clovis I, king of the Franks * Remigius of Rouen (755–771), archbishop of Rouen and illegitimate son of Charles Martel * (died 783), bishop of Strasbourg * Remigius of Lyon (died 875), archbishop of Lyon * Remigius of Auxerre (c. 841–908), theologian and teacher * Remigius de Fécamp (died 1092), bishop of Lincoln from 1072 See also * Rémy (name) Rémy, Remy, Rémi or Remi (, ) is a name of French origin, and is associated with the Latin name Remigius. It is used as either a surname or as a male or female given name. People with the name Remy include: Given name * Saint Rémy or Sain ..., modern French form of the name {{hndis fr:Rémi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Remigius
Remigius (french: Remi or ; – January 13, 533), was the Bishop of Reims and "Apostle of the Franks". On 25 December 496, he baptised Clovis I, King of the Franks. The baptism, leading to about 3000 additional converts, was an important event in the Christianization of the Franks. Because of Clovis's efforts, a large number of churches were established in the formerly pagan lands of the Frankish empire, establishing a distinct Catholic variety of Christianity for the first time in Germanic lands, most of whom had been converted to Arian Christianity. Life Remigius was born, traditionally, at Cerny-en-Laonnois, near Laon, Picardy, into the highest levels of Gallo-Roman society. He is said to have been son of Emilius, count of Laon (who is not otherwise attested) and of Celina, daughter of the Bishop of Soissons, which Clovis had conquered in 487. He studied at Reims and soon became so noted for his learning and sanctity, and his high status, that he was elected Bishop of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
