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Ochtrup
Kr. Steinfurt
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Kirchplatz
(St. Lamberti-Kirche)

St. Lambertus und St. Anna mit Maria

Saint Lambert and Saint Anne with Mary

artist unknown
1874?

Ochtrup / St. Lambertus und St. Anna mit Maria

Description

The St. Lambertus Church was built 1866-1869 after a design by the architect Hilger Hertel the church was consecrated in 1874.
Above the main entrance to Lambert Church is a statue of a seated Saint Lambert and above the side entrance is one of Saint Anne with Mary.

Ochtrup - St. Lambertus und St. Anna mit Maria
St. Lambertus / St Lambert, bishop of Maastricht-Liège (Tongeren) from about 670 until his death c. 705 (Wikipedia).
St. Anna / St Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary, depicted with Mary as a young girl and together they hold a book (Wikipedia).

Sculptor

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

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Lambertikirche (Ochtrup).

Locatie (N 52°12'35" - E 7°11'18") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw1146; Photograph: 31 July 2024
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