Statues - Hither & Thither

Site Search:

Masarykovo náměstí

Svatý Kilián

Saint Kilian

Ireland c. 640 - Würzburg c. 689,
Irish missionary bishop and the apostle of Franconia, where he began his labours towards the end of the 7th century
(Wikipedia)

1784 (copy 2003)

Description

Statue of St. Kilian on a richly decorated pedestal.

Inscription(s)

	SanCtVs ChIlIanVs In perICVLIs InCenDII CIVItatIs PrestICensIs perennIs proteCtor et Defensor
	Chronogram 1784 the chronogram is not correct, the L in Chilianus is not counted

Signed:
kopie provedli r. 2003
ak. soch. m. široký
ak. soch. v. bukovinská

Annotation

St. Kilian is the town patron.

Sources & Information

Město Přeštice, Kulturní památky v Přešticích.

Locatie (N 49°34'20" - E 13°19'48") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: czpl035; Photograph: 13 September 2012
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
If you want to use photos, please contact us via the contact form (in Dutch, English or German).
© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt

Your banner here? Click for information.