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St Cunegunde of Luxembourg
(c. 978–1033)
Biographical
Crowned with the Emperor Henry II by the pope in 1014.[L54]
According to the legend, she was delivered from a suspicion of conjugal
infidelity by passing unhurt through an ordeal of fire.[Q35A]
Founded a convent at Kaufungen which she vowed to do during a serious
illness.[L54]
Became a Benedictine nun and dedicated the rest of her life to her faith,
and caring for the sick.[L54]
She died childless.[L54]
Canonised in 1200.[L54]
Died in 1040 according to other sources.[Q35A]
Place of burial: Bamberg Cathedral[L54] |
