Amalberga from Susteren

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Amalberga Susteren (also: Amalberg , Amalberge , Alma ; † about 900 ) was a Benedictine and the first abbess of the Abbey Susteren , in between Sittard and Roermond in today's Dutch province of Limburg situated place Susteren . Of the abbey buildings, only the abbey church that is dedicated to it remains.

It should not be confused with Amalberga from Gent or Amalberga from Maubeuge .

Remembrance day

Her remains are in the former abbey church, which was awarded the title of minor basilica on September 6, 2007 . Their festival is celebrated on November 21st.

Web links

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Biography of the Holy Amalberg
personal data
SURNAME Amalberga from Susteren
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Amalbergs; Amalberga; Alma
BRIEF DESCRIPTION holy nun and abbess
DATE OF BIRTH 8th century
DATE OF DEATH around 900