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Stadt Bonn
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Dixstraße 41
(St. Maria und St. Clemens Doppelkirche - Pastorat)

Magdalena Poenitens

Saint Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene or Mary of Magdala is described, in the New Testament, as one of the most important women associated with Jesus during his ministry
(Wikipedia)

19th century?

Description

Stone sculpture of St. Mary Magdalen kneeling for a column (originally a cross).

Inscription(s)

MAGDALENA POENITENS
e loco niederfeld, ne amplius violaretur, sub
ecclesiae umbra collocata est. a.d.mdccccx

The Penitent Magdalene previously in Niedernfeld, to not be destroyed, brought in the shadow of the church in the year of our Lord 1910.

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Liste der Wegekreuze und Bildstöcke im Bonner Ortsteil Schwarzrheindorf/Vilich-Rheindorf.

Locatie (N 50°45'1" - E 7°6'53") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw482; Photograph: 15 September 2015
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