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Brilon
Hochsauerlandkreis
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Am Markt
(Rathaus)

Sankt Petrus

Saint Peter

(Greek: Πέτρος, Pétros, "stone, rock"; possibly died AD 67)
apostle, first pope; patron saint of locksmiths and confessors. Usually holding the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven
(Wikipedia)

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Description

Stone statue in a niche in the front façade of the town hall.

Inscription(s)

	eXsVrgIt theMIDos reparata VetVstIor aVLa aVXILIo per stet Petre saCrata tVo
	Chronogram 1755

Locatie (N 51°23'43" - E 8°34'3") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw197; Photograph: 14 September 2012
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