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Saint Richard of Chichester

also known as Richard de Wych
Droitwich, Worcestershire c. 1197 - Dover 1253
Bishop of Chichester, 1244-1253; patron saint of the county of Sussex
(Wikipedia)

Philip Jackson
2000

Chichester / Saint Richard of Chichester

Description

Bronze statue of St. Richard making a blessing gesture.

Inscription(s)

SAINT
RICHARD

Thanks be to Thee.
my LORD JESUS CHRIST.
For all the benefits
which Thou hast given
me. For all the pains
& insults which Thou
hast borne for me.
O MOST MERCIFUL REDEEMER.
friend & brother. May i
know Thee more clearly.
Love Thee more dearly, &
follow thee more nearly

Signature

jackson

Chichester - Saint Richard of Chichester

Sculptor

Philip Henry Christopher Jackson CVO (Inverness 1944), Scottish sculptor (Wikipedia – Website).

Sources & Information

The Chichester Sculpture Trail (PDF online).

Locatie (N 50°50'11" - W 0°46'53") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbse021; Photograph: 10 August 2015
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