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(St.-Ludgerus-Kirche)

Sankt Liudger

Saint Ludger

St. Ludger (Zuilen near Utrecht c. 742 - Billerbeck 809)
missionary among the Frisians and Saxons, founder of Werden Abbey and first Bishop of Münster in Westphalia
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
date?

Description

Black-and-white slab, framed by cobbles stones, which is placed into the brick pavement in front of the Catholic St. Ludger Church. It shows in a stylized drawing St, Ludger with a miter and staff holding a book in his hand.

Inscription(s)

St Liudger *742 †809
Gründer von Werden
1. Bischof von Münster

Sculptor

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

Sources & Information

Norbert Fiks, Denkmäler in Ostfriesland.

Locatie (N 53°28'4" - E 7°28'56") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dens241; Photograph: 29 April 2014
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