Saint Hemma of Gurk

Saint Hemma of Gurk, also known as Emma or Gemma, was born around 980 in Friesach, Kärnten, Austria, to a noble family. She was a relative of the esteemed Emperor Saint Henry II and received a high-level education at the court of Henry II. During her time at court, Hemma served as a lady-in-waiting to Saint Cunegundes, the Empress....