Saint Remigius (Apostle of the Franks)
Born miraculously in Laon, Saint Remi became Archbishop of Reims at age 22. He is famous for converting and baptizing King Clovis and three thousand o…
First name and chronology
Remy
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Remy, between 511 and 900; the most famous is Saint Remigius, celebrated on October 1st.
Chronology of the name Remy
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 511-533 Saint Remigius (Apostle of the Franks) Born miraculously in Laon, Saint Remi became Archbishop of Reims at age 22. He is famous for converting and baptizing Ki…
- 701-800 Saint Remigius of Rouen The illegitimate son of Charles Martel and brother of Pepin the Short, Remy became bishop of Rouen in 754. He reformed h…
- 718-783 Blessed Remi of Strasbourg Nephew of Saint Odile and Bishop of Strasbourg in the 8th century, Remi was a close associate of Charlemagne and a great…
- 801-900 Saint Remi of Lyon Archbishop of Lyon and Abbot of Saint-Oyend in the 9th century, Saint Remi was a major figure of the Church of the Gauls…
All records linked to Remy
Saint Remigius of Rouen
The illegitimate son of Charles Martel and brother of Pepin the Short, Remy became bishop of Rouen in 754. He reformed his diocese by introducing Greg…
Blessed Remi of Strasbourg
Nephew of Saint Odile and Bishop of Strasbourg in the 8th century, Remi was a close associate of Charlemagne and a great founder of monasteries, notab…
Saint Remi of Lyon
Archbishop of Lyon and Abbot of Saint-Oyend in the 9th century, Saint Remi was a major figure of the Church of the Gauls. An eminent theologian, he de…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Remy's feast day?
The feast of Remy is celebrated on October 1st, in memory of Saint Remigius.
How many saints are named Remy?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Remy, including Saint Remigius, Saint Remi, Saint Remigius and Remi.
Who is the most famous saint named Remy?
The most famous saint named Remy is Saint Remigius (5th century).