Remigius (St. Remi)

Vase of Soissons incident - soldier breaks Church vase Clovis wanted intact, Clovis later splits soldier's skull, establishing royal authority

Miracle of Holy Ampulla - dove brings vial of chrism from heaven for Clovis's baptism, used for French coronations until 1825

Baptism of Clovis at Reims - St. Remigius baptizes Clovis with 3,000 warriors on Christmas, 'Bend thy neck, Sicamber!', France becomes 'Eldest Daughter of the Church'