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(Sint-Catharinakerk)

Sint Petrus en Paulus

Saint Peter and Saint Paul

The apostles Peter and Paul are often depicted together. In Catholic tradition, Peter is said to have founded the church in Rome with Paul, served as its bishop, authored two epistles, and then met martyrdom there along with Paul.

artist unknown
1913

Description

Two large stone statues in the facade of Saint Catherine's Church.

Twee grote stenen beelden in de voorgevel van de Sint-Catharinakerk.

Maaseik - Sint Petrus en Paulus
St. Peter / St. Petrus
St. Paul / St. Paulus

Inscription(s)

St. Petrus

St. Paulus

Door de dankbare parochianen
aangeboden
1888 - 1913

Den Z.E. Heer Aug. DRIJKONINGEN
Pastoor-Deken Jubilaris
1888 - 1913

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Sint-Catharinakerk (Maaseik).

Locatie (N 51°5'42" - E 5°47'38") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: beli007; Photograph: 16 August 2021
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