Emma of Lesum

Saint Emma of Lesum
Statue of Saint Emma of Lesum
Born10th century
Duchy of Saxony
Died3 December 1038
Lesum, now Bremen-Burglesum
Venerated inRoman Catholicism
Major shrineWerden Abbey; Bremen Cathedral
Feast19 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.

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  • Schwarzwälder, Herbert, 2003: Das Große Bremen-Lexikon. Edition Temmen. ISBN 3-86108-693-X
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