Saint Cunigunda - Bamberg, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
N 49° 53.512 E 010° 53.197
32U E 635507 N 5528314
The patron saint of the city of Bamberg.
Waymark Code: WMT94M
Location: Bayern, Germany
Date Posted: 10/17/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Olii05
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Kunigunde of Luxembourg was born circa 975. As the wife of Roman Emperor Heinrich, she was Holy Roman Empress from 1014 - 1040.

Always wanting to be a nun, she made a vow of virginity prior to her marriage, and by mutual agreement, Heinrich and Kunigunde did not consummate their relationship. Legend has it that she, once accused of adultery, walked over glowing hot plowshares to prove her innocence. This "Trial by ordeal" was considered a miracle during her canonization.

In 1025, after the death of her husband, she retired to Kaufungen Abbey, a monastery of Benedictine nuns, in Hesse, Germany. She died in 1040 and was canonized by Pope Innocent III in 1200. As St. Kunigunde, she is the patron saint of Franconia and is most popular as the patron saint of the city of Bamberg.

In 1750, sculptor Johann Peter Benkert created six statues to adorn Bamberg's oldest bridge. When a flood in 1784 destroyed the bridge, Kungundes statue was the only one to prevail - adding to her reputation as patron saint. The original statue is now kept in St. Jakob Church. A copy has been placed at the bridge in 1992 and has by now become more popular than the original.

Associated Religion(s): Catholic

Statue Location: Lower Bridge, Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany

Entrance Fee: Free

Artist: Johann Peter Benkert

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