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Irmgard (or Ermengard) of Chiemsee (c. 830/833, Regensburg – 16 July 866, Frauenchiemsee) was a daughter Louis the German, King of East Francia, and his wife Hemma. She was the first Abbess of Chiemsee from 857.[1] During her reign the chapter for noble ladies developed into a Benedictine convent.
Irmgard's cult was officially recognised only in 1928 by Pope Pius XI. Her feast day is 16 July.[2] In Frauenchiemsee, Irmengardstag is celebrated the Sunday nearest to 16 July. In paintings Irmgard is portrayed in a Benedictine habit either crowned with Bible and abbot's staff or with heart in her hand.
- ^ Frauenwörth. Monasticon: repertory of profiles of women's religious communities that existed between 400-1600 C.E.. Monastic Matrix hosted by University of Southern California. Retrieved on 2007-11-16.
- ^ Rabenstein, Katherine I. (1998). Saints of 16 July. Saints O'the Day. St. Patrick Catholic Church Washington, D.C.. Retrieved on 2007-11-16.
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