Emma of Lesum explained

Saint Emma of Lesum
Birth Date:10th century
Death Date:3 December 1038
Feast Day:19 April or 3 December
Venerated In:Roman Catholicism
Birth Place:Duchy of Saxony
Death Place:Lesum, now Bremen-Burglesum
Major Shrine:Werden Abbey
Bremen Cathedral

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.

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