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Sankt Stephanus

Saint Stephen

protomartyr of Christianity, preached shortly after Jesus' crucifixion. He is condemned for blasphemy and stoned to death by an infuriated mob
(Wikipedia)

Unbekannte(r) Künstler(in)
artist unknown
year?

Beschreibung / Description

Stone statue of St. Stephanus in a corner niche under the arcade of the Cathedral Provost Building.
It was severely damaged by vandalism on 28 December 2009.
Above the niche is the text:

s. stephan. cathed. halberstaden. ecclæ prom.

Künstler*in / Artist

Unbekannte(r) Künstler(in); Wenn Sie wissen, wer der/die Künstler(in) ist, lassen Sie es uns wissen.
artist unknown; Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know

Quellen & Informationen / Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Dompropstei Halberstadt.

Stichworte / Tags

Lage / Location (N 51°53'43" - E 11°2'49") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: desa113; Photograph: 30 August 2022
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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