| Saint Emebert | |
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| Bishop | |
| Born | c. 7th century, Brabant, Belgium |
| Died | 710 |
| Feast | 15 January |
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Saint Emebert or Ablebert was a Frankish saint and bishop of Cambrai in the early eighth century. He was born at Ham, Belgium, the son of count Witger and Saint Amalberga of Maubeuge. His siblings include four other saints, Ermentrud, Gudula, Pharaildis, and Reineldis. He died at Ham in the beginning of the eighth century. His body was taken to Maubeuge. His feast day is celebrated on January 15 at Arras, Cambrai, and Ghent.
References
- Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
External links
- (Norwegian) Den hellige Emebert av Cambrai-Arras
