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Hildesheim
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Niedersachsen

Goschenstraße
(Lambertikirche)

Heiligenstatuen an der Lambertikirche

Saints' Statues at the St. Lambert's Church

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Hildesheim / Heiligenstatuen an der Lambertikirche

Description

Above the south portal of the Lambertichurch are two statues on consoles. In 1911 there were no statues, only painted figures on the wall (which are still visible).

Hildesheim - Heiligenstatuen an der Lambertikirche
St. Petrus / 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)
St. Paulus / 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).

Sculptor

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

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, St. Lamberti (Hildesheim).
Adolf Zeller, Die Kunstdenkmäler der Provinz Hannover, vol. II.4. Regierungsbezirk Hildesheim, Stadt Hildesheim, Kirchliche Bauten (Hannover, 1911), p. 290 (PDF online).
Hildesheimer Geschichte(n), Die Lamberti-Kirche der Neustadt.

Locatie (N 52°8'50" - E 9°57'15") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dens541; Photograph: 29 August 2022
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