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St. Cunegundes

c. 975 – 1040
Feast
March 3 · XI c.
Patron of
Luxembourg · Childless couples · Empresses · Widows
Order
Empress / Widow / Religious

Holy Roman Empress (c. 980-1040), wife of Emperor St. Henry II; after her husband's death entered the Benedictine convent at Kaufungen, which she had founded. Canonized by Pope Innocent III in 1200. Feast March 3.

Life & Times

Also known as: Kunigunde · Born: c. 975 · Died: 1040 · From: Luxembourg / Germany.

Patronage

St. Cunegundes is invoked as the patron of luxembourg, childless couples, empresses, widows. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.

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About Catholic Saints

Catholic saints, including St. Cunegundes, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.