Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Remigius


Saint Remigius (French Saint Rémi or Saint Rémy), Bishop of Rheims, Apostle of the Franks, (c. 437–January 13, 533) effected the conversion to Christianity of Clovis, King of the Franks, at Christmas, 496, one of the turning points in the success of orthodox catholic faith and a climactic moment in European history.

Propers for Remigius - Bishop, Missionary and Enlightener of the Franks
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Collect.

O God, who by the teaching of thy faithful servant and bishop Remigius [and the loving influence and example of thy handmaid Clotilda] didst turn the nation of the Franks from vain idolatry to the worship of thee, the true and living God, in the fullness of the catholic faith; Grant that we who glory in the name of Christian may show forth our faith in worthy deeds; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


Epistle - 1 John 4:1-6.


Gospel - St. John 14:3-7.


Reference and Resources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Remigius
http://elvis.rowan.edu/~kilroy/JEK/10/01.html

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