 In the early 20th century, Konnersreuth was the home of the stigmatist Therese Neumann (Resl of Konnersreuth).After a supposedly miraculous healing from partial paralysis while in her twenties, Therese Neumann reportedly developed stigmata on her hands, feet and side and every Friday for years, and relived the passion of Christ in visions.She also purportedly abstained from food for 40 years.