Blessed Patron Emma (Lost Families)

Born: Late 10th Century in Germany

Died: 1045 in Austria

Beautified: 1938

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Born to a wealthy German family, vowed celibacy until marriage, bore two boys who ran her husband, the count William of Friesachs' mining operations. Two disgruntled miners killed her two sons, and her husband William vowed revenge on several of the suspected miners and their families. St. Emma convinced William not to seek revenge but to find out who was responsible first. He follwed her advice, and had only the two of the miners charged with the crime.

Shortly after the event, Count William made a pilgrimage to Rome for prayer and guidance. He came back to Emma in sickness and dies several days later. Emma was heartbroken by the loss of her whole family, and gave her entire estate and money to the poor, and founding Churches and Monasteries.

Saint Emma Charm Medal

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