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St. Hemma of Gurk

St. Hemma of Gurk (973–1045) is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church. Feast days are kept on June 27 and June 29.

In brief: Carinthian princess, founder of Catholic churches and monasteries, and saint (c.980-1045).

Also known as
Ema of Gurk, Hemma von Gurk, Saint Hemma of Gurk
Feast days
June 27, June 29
Born
973
Died
1045
Country
Duchy of Carinthia, Holy Roman Empire, Margraviate of Austria
Canonized
1287

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Also remembered on June 27

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