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Statue du Sacré-Cœur

Sacred Heart Statue

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most famous religious devotions to Jesus' physical heart as the representation of his divine love for humanity
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
1920

Description

Sacred Heart statue as a monument to the fallen in World War I. A plaque with the names of the fallen in World War II was added later.
The statue was inaugurated 17 November 1920.

Inscription(s)

Around the sphere under the feet:
Dem Könige des Friedens sei unser Herz geweiht (Our hearts are consecrated to the King of Peace).

hommage eternel de
reconnaissance et d'amour
au coeur sacre de jesus
d'un peuple heureux de sa
deliverance
et de sa liberte reconquise
1914 gemmenich 1918 Eternal homage of
gratitude and love
to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
of a people happy with its
deliverance
and their reconquered freedom
1914 Gemmenich 1918

Memorial - list of names

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Sculptor

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

Locatie (N 50°44'47" - E 5°59'48") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: belg093; Photograph: 14 September 2024
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