Basilica of Saint-Remi Reims
Until the Autumn 2018 I had never visited the Abbey of Saint Remi in Reims. This is strange because I must have visited the city many times . I guess I was so familiar with the centre of the city I have not consulted a guide book on Reims for years. Every visit would certainly include a look into the magnificent Reims cathedral which is always a joy.
I was unaware that only twenty minutes away from the cathedral was another incredibly beautiful and historic church. I found out about it at an exhibition I saw in Provence that featured the sites in France designated as World Heritage sites by UNESCO . Reims did not have one but two fine churches on the list.The Abbey of Saint-Remi, together with the nearby cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. All I can say its well worth seeing its more austere than the cathedral though it does have extraordinary thirteenth century stained glass windows . This is a view from the alter looking towards the West door
A little history
The obscure origins of the great abbey at Reims lie in a little 6th-century chapel dedicated to Saint Christopher. The abbey's success was founded on its acquisition of the relics of St. Remi in 553; subsequently gifts poured in upon it from pious donors. By the 9th century the abbey possessed about 700 domains and was perhaps the most richly endowed in France. It seems probable that secular priests were the first guardians of the relics, but were succeeded by the Benedictines. From 780 to 945 the archbishops of Reims served as its abbots. At the abbey of St Remi King Charlemagne received Pope Leo III. Abbot Theodoric erected the magnificent surviving basilica which Pope Leo IX dedicated in 1049 and to which he granted many privileges.
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Basilica of Saint-Remi Reims
Until the Autumn 2018 I had never visited the Abbey of Saint Remi in Reims. This is strange because I must have visited the city many times . I guess I was so familiar with the centre of the city I have not consulted a guide book on Reims for years. Every visit would certainly include a look into the magnificent Reims cathedral which is always a joy.
I was unaware that only twenty minutes away from the cathedral was another incredibly beautiful and historic church. I found out about it at an exhibition I saw in Provence that featured the sites in France designated as World Heritage sites by UNESCO . Reims did not have one but two fine churches on the list.The Abbey of Saint-Remi, together with the nearby cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. All I can say its well worth seeing its more austere than the cathedral though it does have extraordinary thirteenth century stained glass windows . This is a view from the alter looking towards the West door
A little history
The obscure origins of the great abbey at Reims lie in a little 6th-century chapel dedicated to Saint Christopher. The abbey's success was founded on its acquisition of the relics of St. Remi in 553; subsequently gifts poured in upon it from pious donors. By the 9th century the abbey possessed about 700 domains and was perhaps the most richly endowed in France. It seems probable that secular priests were the first guardians of the relics, but were succeeded by the Benedictines. From 780 to 945 the archbishops of Reims served as its abbots. At the abbey of St Remi King Charlemagne received Pope Leo III. Abbot Theodoric erected the magnificent surviving basilica which Pope Leo IX dedicated in 1049 and to which he granted many privileges.
THANKS FOR YOUR VISIT TO MY STREAM.
I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD NOT FAVE A PHOTO WITHOUT ALSO LEAVING A COMMENT .