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Ul. Artura Grottgera

Święty Florian

Saint Florian

Saint Florian von Lorch (d. c. 304)
A Roman officer in the region that is now Bavaria, responsible for organising fire brigades. He is usually depicted pouring water from a jug onto a fire
(Wikipedia)

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Description

Stone statue of St. Florian flanked by two angels.

Inscription(s)

On the socle:

HonorI et V...
DIVI fLorIan..
gLorIosI M...

Location (N 50°26'14" - E 16°39'24") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: plds019; Photograph: 3 September 2012
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