Emma of Lesum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saint Emma of Lesum |
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Statue of Saint Emma of Lesum
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Born | 10th century Duchy of Saxony |
Died | 3 December 1038 Lesum, now Bremen-Burglesum |
Venerated in | Roman Catholicism |
Major shrine | Werden Abbey; Bremen Cathedral |
Feast | 19 April or 3 December |
Emma of Lesum or Emma of Stiepel (also known as Hemma and Imma) (c. 975-980 – 3 December 1038) was a countess popularly venerated as a saint for her good works; she is also the first female inhabitant of Bremen to be known by name.
See also
- List of Catholic saints
- Saint Emma of Lesum, patron saint archive
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