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Emebert was an early Bishop of Cambrai, in northern France; he is often identified with Bishop Ablebert of Cambrai (early 8th century).
Saint Emebert | |
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Bishop of Cambrai | |
Born | 7th century Brabant, Frankish Empire |
Died | 710 Cambrai, Frankish Empire |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church and Catholic Church |
Canonized | pre-congregation |
Major shrine | Maubeuge Abbey |
Feast | 15 January |
According to the unreliable Vita S. Amalbergae viduae, Emebert was the son of Duke Witger of Lotharingia. His mother was Saint Amalberga of Maubeuge.[1] His siblings include four other saints, Gudula, the martyred Reineldis,[1] Pharaildis[2] and Ermelindis.[3][4]
Emebert was possibly a missionary bishop who evangelized Brabant, his native country.[5] After the death of his sister Gudula in 712, her tomb was desecrated, and Emebert then excommunicated the desecrators.[6]
According to the Gesta Episcoporum Cameracensis (Acts of the Bishops of Cambrai), he was buried in a place called Ham, located in the vicinity of Cambrai. His body was afterwards taken to Maubeuge Abbey,[7] where his mother had become a nun. He is probably identical with Bishop Hildebert of Cambrai-Arras, who died around 700 and is buried at Maubeuge.[8]
His feast day is celebrated on the 15 January.[9] He is particularly venerated at Arras, Cambrai and Ghent. He is also venerated in the Orthodox Church on February 22.[10]
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