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Hildesheim
Lkr. Hildesheim
Niedersachsen

Mühlenstraße 25
(Magdalenen-Kirche)

Sankt Maria Magdalena

Saint Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene or Mary of Magdala is described, in the New Testament, as one of the most important women associated with Jesus during his ministry
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
date?

Description

Stone statue of St. Mary Magdalene in a niche above a portal with a crucifix. This portal is a memorial for the fallen in World War I from the parish of St. Mary Magdalene.

Above the entrance portal of the church is a small weathered statue, probably also of St. Mary Magdalene and dating from the 18th century (the year 1733 is above its niche).

Hildesheim - Sankt Maria Magdalena

Memorial - list of names

We have photos of the list(s) of the names on this memorial. Contact us if you want to see these lists. (contact form)

Sculptor

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

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, St. Magdalenen (Hildesheim).

Locatie (N 52°9'2" - E 9°56'29") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dens522; Photograph: 29 August 2022
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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