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Ahaus
Kr. Borken
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Schloßstraße
(Schloß Ahaus)

Paulus am Schloß

St. Paul on the Castle

(c. 5 - c. 67 )
persecuted the early followers of Jesus before switching sides and seeking to join them. He was instrumental in creating the Christian Church. He is the protector of tent-makers, theologians and the ecclesiastical press and is depicted with a sword
(Wikipedia)

18th century?

Description

Stone half figure of St. Paul with sword and book in a niche in the front façade of the castle.

Inscription(s)

S. PAVLUS

Annotation

The castle was built by the Prince-Bishop of Münster. St. Paul is the patron saint of the Prince-Bishopric of Münster

Sources & Information

Heimatverein Ahaus von 1902 e.V., Übersicht über die frei zugänglichen Bildstöcke, Wegkreuze, Denkmäler und Kunstwerke im Bereich des Heimatvereins Ahaus.

Location (N 52°4'30" - E 7°0'34")

Item Code: denw273; Photograph: 13 October 2012
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