Emma of Lesum

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 was married to Liudger of Saxony.^[1] She is also the first female inhabitant of Bremen to be known by name.

Saint Emma of Lesum
Statue of Saint Emma of Lesum
Born	10th century Duchy of Saxony
Died	3 December 1038 Lesum, now Bremen-Burglesum
Venerated in	Roman Catholicism Eastern Orthodox Church
Major shrine	Werden Abbey; Bremen Cathedral
Feast	19 April or 3 December

See also

• List of Catholic saints
• Saint Emma of Lesum, patron saint archive