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Saint Nicolas

Saint Nicholas

(4th century)
Bishop of Myra, patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, prostitutes, children, brewers, pawnbrokers, and students
(Wikipedia)

Claude Richier
date?

Description

Statue of St. Nicholas with the three children in a barrel, standing on the central pillar between the doors of the main entrance.

Inscription(s)

The text is:

s. nicolae
ora pro nobis
a.d.
mdcdvii

Artist

Claude Richier,, French sculptor.

Location (N 48°37'54" - E 6°18'12") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frlo085; Photograph: 14 June 2011
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