Statues - Hither & Thither

Site Search:

Alcochete
Setúbal - Norte (distrito)
Lisboa (região)

Largo de São João

Padre Francisco Rodrigues da Cruz (estátua)

Father Francisco Rodrigues da Cruz (statue)

Alcochete 1859 - Lisboa 1948
Portuguese priest who became popularly known as the Holy Father Cruz. The process of beatification begun in 1951
(Wikipedia)

Luís Valdês Castelo Branco
1969

Alcochete / Padre Francisco Rodrigues da Cruz (estátua)

Description

Bronze statue of Father Cruz

Inscription(s)

p^e d^r francisco rodrigues da cruz
nascido nesta a ila a 29-7-1859

baptizado na igreja matriz
de alcochete em 25-2-1860

faleceu em lisboa
em 1-10-1948

a camara municipal de alcochete
o erigiu em 15-1-1969

Father Dr. Francisco Rodrigues da Cruz
Born on this island on 29-7-1859

Baptized in the parish church
of Alcochete on 25-2-1860

Died in Lisbon
on 1-10-1948

The Municipal Chamber of Alcochete
erected it on 15-1-1969

Signature

castelo branco 1966

Sculptor

Luís Valdês Castelo Branco, Portuguese sculptor.

Sources & Information

Câmara Municipal de Alcochete, Estatuaária.
Freguesia de Alcochete, Estatuaária.

Locatie (N 38°45'21" - W 8°57'39") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ptli109; Photograph: 1 September 2017
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
If you want to use photos, please contact us via the contact form (in Dutch, English or German).
© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt

Your banner here? Click for information.