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Sankt Scholastika von Nursia

Saint Scholastica of Nursia

(c. 480 - 547)
twin sister of St. Benedict of Nursia
(Wikipedia) 		artist unknown
1738

Paderborn / Sankt Scholastika von Nursia   Paderborn / Sankt Scholastika von Nursia

Description

Stone statue of St. Scholastica with a book with a dove on it.
The portal belonged originally to the Gaukirchkloster, which was since the 16th century a convent of Benedictine sisters.

Inscription(s)

svb paterna
IgItVr MaternaqVe fILIæ
tVteLa retroLatItant Deo
soLItrIno VnIqVe
sponso sVo
Chronogram for 1738

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Location (N 51°43'6" - E 8°45'24")

Item Code: denw408; Photograph: 12 September 2015
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