Hemma of Gurk
Saint Hemma of Gurk (c. 980 - 1045) was a Carinthian noblewoman who dedicated her immense fortune to the founding of monasteries and the relief of the…
First name and chronology
Emma
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Emma, between 985 and 1955; the most famous is Hemma of Gurk, celebrated on June 29th.
Chronology of the name Emma
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 985-1045 Hemma of Gurk Saint Hemma of Gurk (c. 980 - 1045) was a Carinthian noblewoman who dedicated her immense fortune to the founding of mon…
- 1837-1897 Antonia Emma Lesino Antonia Emma Lesino (1897-1962), in religion Chiara Giuseppina di Gesù Bambino, was an Italian religious sister and memb…
- 1895-1955 Maria Euthymia Üffing A German Sister of Charity, Maria Euthymia Üffing served tirelessly among the sick and prisoners of war during the Secon…
- 1900-1955 Maria Euthymia Üffing Sister Maria Euthymia Üffing (1914-1955) was a German religious of the Sisters of Charity of Münster, beatified in 2001 …
All records linked to Emma
Antonia Emma Lesino
Antonia Emma Lesino (1897-1962), in religion Chiara Giuseppina di Gesù Bambino, was an Italian religious sister and member of the Little Franciscan Fa…
Maria Euthymia Üffing
A German Sister of Charity, Maria Euthymia Üffing served tirelessly among the sick and prisoners of war during the Second World War.
Maria Euthymia Üffing
Sister Maria Euthymia Üffing (1914-1955) was a German religious of the Sisters of Charity of Münster, beatified in 2001 for her heroic charity and lif…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Emma's feast day?
The feast of Emma is celebrated on June 29th, in memory of Hemma of Gurk.
How many saints are named Emma?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Emma, including Hemma of Gurk, Maria Euthymia Üffing, Antonia Emma Lesino and Maria Euthymia Üffing.
Who is the most famous saint named Emma?
The most famous saint named Emma is Hemma of Gurk (11th century).