Canonisation
Cunigunde was canonised by Pope Innocent III on 29 March 1200. To prepare a case for canonisation, a biography was compiled of her life. This, and the Papal Bull for her canonisation, relate several instances of miracles purported to have been worked by the Empress.
One of these relates how, when calumniators accused her of scandalous conduct, her innocence was signally vindicated by Divine Providence, as she walked over pieces of flaming irons without injury, to the great joy of her husband, the Emperor. Another tells of St. Cunigunde falling asleep one night and being carried into bed. Her maid also fell asleep and a candle set the bed on fire. The blaze awoke both of them and upon Cunigunde executing the Sign of the Cross, the fire immediately disappeared, saving them from burning.
A final legend tells of one of Cunigunde's nieces, Judith, the abbess of Kaufungen Abbey. A frivolous young woman, Judith preferred feasting and carousing with the young sisters to the Sabbath rituals. Cunigunde remonstrated with her, to little effect. Finally the saint became so vexed with her niece that she slapped her across the face; the marks remained on her face for the rest of a life, serving as a warning to those of the community who would not take their vows or observances seriously.
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