Reims, France, archdiocese of
Founded as a diocese during the 3rd century. Elevated to an archdiocese during the 4th century. From the 10th century, the archbishops enjoyed the title of count and the privilege of coining money, and levying arms. In 999 they obtained their important prerogative, the coronation of the kings, which they held until the time of Charles X. The archdiocese was suppressed on 29 November 1801 but restored on 6 October 1822. Suffragen dioceses include
Amiens
Beauvais
Chlons
Langres
Soissons
Troyes
See also
Catholic-Hierarchy.Org
patron saints index
New Catholic Dictionary