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Norwich
Norfolk
East of England

St. Peter's Street
(Church of St. Peter Mancroft)

Saints' statues at the Church of St. Peter Mancroft

artist unknown
19th century

Description

Both portals of the Church of St. Peter Mancroft are adorned with statues, added in the 19th century:

North portal:

Norwich - Saints' statues at the Church of St. Peter Mancroft
1. Virgin and Child
2. St. Peter
3. St. Paul

(top) Virgin and Child, Saint Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ (Wikipedia).
(left) St. Peter (possibly died AD 67), apostle, first pope; patron saint of locksmiths and confessors. Usually holding the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven in his hand (Wikipedia)
(right) St. Paul the Apostle, (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).

South portal:

Norwich - Saints' statues at the Church of St. Peter Mancroft
4. Gabriel
5. Virgin Mary

(left) Gabriel (Hebrew: גַּבְרִיאֵל, 'God is my strength'), archangel who serves as a messenger to humans from God (Wikipedia).
(right) Virgin Mary.

Sculptor

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

Sources & Information

Sculpture for Norwich, Sculptures in Norwich.

Location (N 52°37'40" - E 1°17'32")