Name
Sixtus and Sinicius, first bishops of Reims
Saint ID
S02452
Number in BH
BHL 7815
Reported Death Not Before
200
Reported Death Not After
300
Gender
Male
Type of Saint
Bishops , Missionaries
| ID | Title | E07577 | The Latin Life of *Memmius (first bishop of Châlons-en-Champagne, S01285) tells how Memmius was sent from Rome by *Peter (the Apostle, S00036) to preach in Gaul, together with *Dionysius (bishop and martyr of Paris, S00349), *Eucharius (bishop of Trier, 00469), *Sixtus and Sinicius (first bishops of Reims, S02452; Sinicius identified in the Life as bishop of Soissons), and Savinianus, first bishop of Sens, six further unnamed bishops, and two deacons. When one of these dies on the journey, Memmius brings him back to life by placing St Peter's garment on his body. Miracles performed by Memmius at Châlons are described, by which he overcomes pagan opposition to his presence, and is established as bishop; he is joined by his sister, Poma, who also performs miracles. After eighty years as bishop of Châlons, he dies and is buried in a church there, where miracles continue at his tomb. Written in Latin, presumably in Châlons (northern Gaul), at an uncertain date, no later than the 9th c. Full text, and full English translation. | E08397 | The will of Somnatius, bishop of Reims (c. 613 - after 626), leaves property and money to many churches at Reims and elsewhere in northern Gaul. Will of c. 620; summary, written in Latin in the 940s by Flodoard, in his History of the Church of Reims (2.5). |
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