Statues - Hither & Thither

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Bochum
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Nordrhein-Westfalen

Willy-Brandt-Platz 12 (seite Platz des europäisches Versprechens)
(Christuskirche)

Christus König

Christ King

1887-90

Description

In the portal of the tower of the Christuskirche are three statues (the tower is the only remaining part of the church after it was destroyed in 1943). On the trumeau is a statue of Christ King, with an orb in his hand and making a blessing gesture. To the left and right are two saints' statues.

Bochum - Christus König
Christ King
Unknown saint
St. Johannes Evangelist / St. John the Evangelist

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Christuskirche (Bochum).

Locatie (N 51°28'55" - E 7°12'48") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw1085; Photograph: 6 September 2022
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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