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St. Wendel
Kr. St. Wendel
Saarland

Missionshausstraße 50
(Kirche des Missionshauses)

Maria Sedes sapientiae

Mary Seat of Wisdom

The mother of Jesus Christ
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
1913

Description

The Missionshaus was built 1910-13 after designs of the architects Ludwig Becker and P. Alfred Fraebel (FVD).
In three niches above the entrance of the church of the Missionshaus are statues of St. Mary and Child (Seat of Wisdom), flanked by angels carrying a scepter and (orb?) respectively.

St. Wendel - Maria Sedes sapientiae

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Missionshauskirche (St. Wendel).
Wikipedia, Liste der Baudenkmäler in St. Wendel.
Institut Aktuelle Kunst, St. Wendel, Missionshauskirche .
Steyler Missionare, Die Geschichte des Missionshauses St. Wendel.

Locatie (N 49°27'50" - E 7°11'30") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: desl074; Photograph: 30 May 2019
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