Virgin Mary - Saint Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church - South Foster, RI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Chasing Blue Sky
N 41° 48.894 W 071° 44.275
19T E 272586 N 4632849
This statue of the Virgin Mary is part of an outdoor altar, situated at the entrance to Saint Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, located along the Highway 6, also known as Danielson Pike, in the rural area south of Foster, Rhode Island.
Waymark Code: WMJB39
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Thorny1
Views: 3

This statue of the Virgin Mary, the centerpiece of an Outdoor Altar, that stands at the entrance to the Saint Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, is situated on the east side of the drive, opposite the sign for the Church. It is a colorful statue of Mary atop a concrete base, surrounded by rocks. She is dressed in a white robe, with gold trim - Her shoes are gold, as well. Over that She wears a blue covering that flows from Her head to Her feet. She has Her hands held together in front of Her, with Her head down, as if praying. The statue has a pitched roof overhead, with flowers attached behind Her head with a sign above Her head that reads:

OUR LADY OF HIGHWAYS
PROTECT US

Saint Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church is nestled in a rural area of Rhode Island, about two miles from the the Rhode Island - Connecticut border. The Church building itself, sits back from the road, on the north side of the highway. It is a single story building with natural colored clapboard siding.

Associated Religion(s): Christian

Statue Location: At the entrance to the Saint Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church

Entrance Fee: None

Artist: Unknown

Website: [Web Link]

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