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.

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

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