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Gronau (Westf.)
Kr. Borken

Nordrhein-Westfalen

Neustraße
(St. Antoniuskirche)

Sankt Antonius der Große

Saint Anthony the Great

also known as Anthony of Egypt, Anthony the Abbot, etc.
(ca. 251-356)
saint from Egypt, a prominent leader among the Desert Fathers
(Wikipedia)
Michael Franke
1988

Gronau (Westf.) /  Sankt Antonius der Große   Gronau (Westf.) /  Sankt Antonius der Große

Description

Statue of St. Anthony holding a staff and a book, and accompanied by a pig.

Gronau (Westf.) - Sankt Antonius der Große Gronau (Westf.) - Sankt Antonius der Große

Inscription(s)

ANTONIUS DER GROSSE
251 - 356 n. CHr.
EINSIEDLER IN ÄGYPTEN, ABT
attribute: schwein · t-kreuz · glocke · buch
den armen ein
grossmütiger
helfer in der not
den mächtigen
seiner zeit ein
kluger ratgeber
kämpfer gegen
menschl. schwächen
und süchte
patron dieser
pfarrgemeinde
seit 1538
1988
auch heute noch
WEGWEISER FÜR ALLE
ANTHONY THE GREAT
251 - 356 AD
Hermit in Egypt, Abbot
Attributes: pig - t-cross - bell - book
A magnanimous
helper to the poor
in times of need
A wise counsellor
to the mighty
of his time
fighter against
human weaknesses
and addictions.
Patron saint of
this parish
since 1538
1988
Even today
a guide for all

Sculptor

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Locatie (N 52°12'41" - E 7°1'26") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw1159; Photograph: 31 July 2024
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