User:Ours51+/Shrine of Saint Remi

The shrine of Saint Remi of Reims is a monumental reliquary made of gilded and enameled bronze, created in 1896 for the 14th centenary of Clovis's baptism. It houses the relics of Saint Remi, the Bishop of Reims who baptized Clovis in 496. The current shrine is the fifth known.

Significance of the Shrine of Saint Remi
The shrine of Saint Remi is an object of great religious and historical importance. It is a symbol of the veneration of Saint Remi and the significant role he played in the history of France. It was regularly used in religious processions to ward off epidemics and was depicted on medals for various guilds. It also serves as a testament to the art and goldsmithing techniques of the 19th century.

Procession of the Shrine of Saint Remi
The procession of the shrine of Saint Remi within the basilica is a religious tradition that takes place every year in Reims, on the first Sunday of October, after it has been displayed in the Basilica of Saint-Remi for nine days.

First Shrine (852)
In 852, the first shrine was crafted in gilded silver under the direction of Archbishop Hincmar of Reims. It was used to house the relics of Saint Remi from 852 to 1650.

Second Shrine (1654)
The second shrine was crafted in silver by Reims goldsmith Antoine Lespicier (1643-1793), funded by Dom Oudard Bourgeois, Grand Prior of Saint-Remi, in 1654. It incorporated some elements from the first shrine. It was melted down during the French Revolution in 1793.

Third Shrine (1795)
In 1795, a new shrine was crafted in gilded wood.