Saint Emma of Bremen
Also known as: Emma of Lesum; Emma of Stiepel; Hemma of….; Imma of….
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
December 3
Died
December 3, 1038
Canonized
never formally canonized
Biography
Saint Emma of Bremen, also known as Emma of Lesum, Emma of Stiepel, Hemma of..., or Imma of..., was born around 977 into the noble Saxon family and was the sister of Bishop Meinwerk of Paderborn, Germany. She began her life as a laywoman and eventually married Luidger, who was the son of a Saxon duke. In 1008, Saint Emma built a church on land bestowed upon her by the pope....
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